Technological foresight

Technological foresight: Strategic knowledge about future technologies

Technological development is constantly redefining the boundaries of society and business. As a result, technological foresight has become essential for any organisation wishing to contribute professionally to societal debates or remain relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape. From artificial intelligence and robotics to biosolutions, building materials, and creative technologies, Danish Technological Institute possesses extensive experience in identifying current technological megatrends and analysing their implications for companies, industries, education, and other sectors. We also advise on how organisations can best prepare for future technologies.

What can we offer?

We offer comprehensive mapping of future technologies, enabling your organisation to make informed decisions. Specifically, we can chart emerging technologies across different industries by drawing on quantitative indicators—such as patents and research publications—and through close dialogue with the companies shaping tomorrow’s world. We translate these insights into strategic recommendations tailored to your organisation or informative reports that communicate the societal significance of critical new technologies.

Case examples:

Towards the defence industry of the future

The Danish defence industry is changing, driven by technological advancements, geopolitics, and new business model requirements. These trends are shaping the contours of the future Danish defence industry. The report presents key trends in the defence industry and provides a map of global innovation within defence technology. It has been prepared for the National Defence Technology Center (NFC) and CenSec.

Strategic trends in Denmark's robotics industry in 2025 and beyond

Robotics technology is making its way into more and more areas. This report takes stock of the technology within five sectors—manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, construction, and defence—and maps the key technological trends in the field. Based on international patent data, the study further argues that Europe is falling behind in international competition with the USA and China. The report has been prepared for Odense Robotics.