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2007
Journal Article
Titel

Foresight and applied research for SMEs - the case of a german foundation

Abstract
The paper describes the foresight approach performed for a German Foundation to identify the topics that are relevant for small- and medium-sized companies during the next 10?15 years to come. The process was clearly structured and was performed in a very short time (about ten months). It included two surveys (similar to the Delphi but with different 'questions'), clustering, interviews and workshops. The result of the process was a list and descriptions of topics for which a call for tender was formulated. Research institutions can react to this call and apply, but they are only financed if a company is also involved and spends some money on the research project. The first study was a test for the concept, the second study had more impact. Some recommendations are given for a better impact.
Author(s)
Cuhls, K.
Zeitschrift
International journal of foresight and innovation policy : IJFIP
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DOI
10.1504/IJFIP.2007.016469
Language
English
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  • foresight

  • Small and Medium Size...

  • foundation foresight

  • Delphi survey

  • topic cluster

  • Germany

  • applied research

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