Academic and Market Intelligence for STEM Foresight
Innovation Support
National Security & Risk Assessment Bodies
Customer Objectives
- Detect disruptive academic research early
- Track industrial technology adoption signals
- Build a convergent foresight map linking science and market
Use Case Description
A UK national foresight agency required dual-track horizon scanning of academic and industrial developments in STEM. Shaping Tomorrow combined automated knowledge extraction with expert-layered analysis across publication trends, patents, market signals, and geopolitical contexts. Outputs included machine-readable topic reports, fortnightly dashboards, and annual briefings, supporting national R&D prioritization and innovation risk awareness.
Central Tools
Emerging Technologies Horizon Scanning Strategic Questions Weak Signals & New Trends