The objective of encouraging other actors of the R&i system to initiate foresight activities has lead to many spinoof activities,
Typically, these objectives include attempts (1) to prepare priorities in the research and innovation (R&i) system,
(2) to reorient the R&i system, (3) to demonstrate the vitality of this system, (4) to bring new actors to R&i debates,
or (5) to foster new networks (Georghiou and Keenan 2006). Ultimately, many of these objectives seek to strengthen the efficacy of innovation activities,
for instance by improving the stakeholders'understanding of the R&i system or by fostering collaboration processes within innovation networks (cf.
Section 3 describes the methodological design, execution and main results of Finnsight and reports subsequent policy developments in the R&i system.
characterised by numerous activities that have been initiated by several key actors of the R&i system (see, e g.
and the Finnish funding agency for technology and Innovation3 (Tekes) to deepen their collaboration in the context of funding activities and other R&i instruments,
with the aim of enhancing the impacts of public R&i funding and facilitating the formation of larger research units.
further to the recognittio that globalisation is a major determinant of the development of R&i systems.
so that it supported the other panels by collecting statistical data on R&i systems and economic forecasts.
Because Finnsight was a foresight process of two funding agencies with different but complemenntar roles in the R&i system,
(of key concern to Tekes) in the R&i system. This, together with the large differences in the fundiin processes of these funding agencies,
or a development that could contribute to the realisation of changes with significant implications for future R&i activities.
and separate analysis of its significance and impacts (why is this driving force relevant to R&i policy and R&i activities?.
or apply knowledge that is based on R&i activities and (2) and, by doing so, seek to respond to societal and industrial needs.
and (ii) the significance of the factor (i e. how significant was this driving force for future R&i activities?.
and focus areas of competences that it deemed central for the development of the R&i system.
the panels also presented their thoughts as to how the focus areas might be developed best through R&i policy measures or other actions.
including many influential R&i policy makers. Further to the publication of the reports Finnsight received quite a bit of media attention,
d) Subsequent policy developments Because foresight is a highly systemic instrument with close linkages to other policy processes that contribute to the development of the R&i system,
South korea and Canada and by the European commission. 8 One of the objectives of Finnsight was that it should encourage other actors of the R&i system to initiate foresight activities.
and 88%thought that Finnsight will be important to the development of the Finnish R&i system.
while informative use refers to the development of an improved shared understanding of the R&i system
For instance, Finnsight synthesised consensual information about overarchiin developments that were relevant to many organisations in the R&i system (e g. universities, industrial federations, private enterprises.
Introduction The paper presents an approach at improving the impact of foresight by systematically taking into account the characteristics of the targeted research and innovation (R&i) domains when designing a Foresight exercise.
Available online 19 november 2010 A b s T R A c T Thepaperpresentsanapproachatimprovingtheimpact offoresightbysystematicallytaking into account the characteristics of the targeted research and innovation (R&i) domains when designing a Foresight exercise.
The theoretical framework is elaborated by applying it in two R&i fields:(i) GM plants and (ii) Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies.
which reflects the dynamics of knowledge production (for R&i) that are shaping the various techno-scientific fields.
For some time now it has been suggested that insights from innovation systems research on the systemic nature of knowledge production should be taken into account by R&i policy to better target its instruments and approaches 16.
Experiences from the vertical R&i coordination between local, regional and (international levels provide insights into the challenges of managing multilayered innovation systems 23.
and innovation system This section presents a concept for analysing the institutional arrangements characterising the R&i system in a given research field.
R&i systems, principal-agent and agency theories, strategic and distributed intelligence for innovation policy. It proposes a functional description of National innovation systems along three interacting arenas of governance:
Whereas the Futuris work has been focussed on the national level for analysing The french R&i system we will mainly consider here the institutional arrangements which are governing/organising public R&i system at the European level assuming that relevant thematic research
But, undoubtedly, with the dynamics of the ERA building, a European R&i system is emerging,
Foresight Table 1 Elements characterising the three arenas of governance for R&i in the EU context.
and also by European traditions in R&i collaboration and related policies and infrastructures. In consequence, one can observe the evolution of different configurations entailing different forms and directions of organisation, inter-organisational research collaboration, use of research policy instruments,
and for nanotechnology appears as an interesting way for releasing current tensions that block this field of research a strategic orientation that could fit in a grand challengesbaase R&i policy 18.
An increasing structural focus for foresight exercises is associated not only with broader R&i system reform but also with an engagement with new-wave innovation policies.
direct and indirect, has enhanced the expanding reach of R&i policy. This developments have important implications for foresight
and R&i policy at the European and international level, serving on a number of EU expert groups. 470 L. Georghiou, J. Cassingena Harper/Technological forecasting & Social Change 80 (2013) 467
but the focus of attention has remained on research and innovation (R&i) policies, with greater attention being paid to the perspectives of societal stakeholders.
namely to address the entire R&i ecology and its embedding in other policies to tackle grand societal challenges,
Designing research policy and strategy with broad aim of selecting priorities for research investments and cooperation of R&i actors.
Evidence-based, joined-up R&i policy. Consensus-building and effectiiv engagement of civil society. Programmes and projects.
Improving the robustness and dynamics of the R&i ecology to address (global) disruptions and engineer breakthroughs.
or shortfalls in the R&i ecology relating to lock in to obsolete technologies or business models, and old networks which require realignment.
and the contextualisation of R&i policy mix are emerging priorities. Local, regional and national FTA networks, cutting across different policy areas, can support an appropriate level of policy coordination to anticipate
and tackle structural deficiencies in the R&i ecology..Addressing grand challenges requires public appreciattio of the important role played by R&i in meeting social, environmental and other needs.
Grand challennge go beyond the domain of research policy and require structured interactions with a broad range of related policy domains (European research area Board 2009;
and starting new initiatives with European R&i communities Temporal co-ordination Consultation on research issues among stakeholders provided future-oriented information on directtio and interests of research community.
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