Foresight in Nordic innovation systems

Abstract

(max 250 words) All Nordic countries face the challenge of selecting subjects for foresight projects and future initiatives within science and technology. However, the foresight landscape the Nordic countries is quite fragmented; various approaches have been taken by foresight actors for exercises with differing areas of focus. To meet the challenges presented by foresight projects in Nordic countries, the Nordic Foresight Forum project has two main objectives. • To create and operate a Nordic Foresight Forum where foresight practitioners and researchers from a number of different organizations can exchange their experience and ideas. • To identify good practices for foresight in the Nordic countries. These will form the basis for decisions and investment with regard to science and technology; for example, innovation policy and priorities in research or technological development. The overall aim of the project is to strengthen the Nordic Innovation Area, to increase the weight of input by Nordic countries in discussions in Europe, and to focus on “Nordicness” in a global world. The present report map Nordic foresight activities and foresight actors as well as the use of and needs for foresight in research and innovation council systems. The report discuss the challenges of innovation policy and the possible roles of foresight exercises benefiting the Nordic Research and Innovation Area before arriving at a number of recommendations for foresight at Nordic level in general and for the NICe specifically. Topic/NICe Focus Area: Foresight ISSN: Language: EN Pages: 58