Horizon Scanning & Research

Studies, Horizon Scanning, Thought Leadership & Delphi Expert Studies

Foresight Input

Gain insights to confidently navigate current trends, future signals, and existing barriers.

Study of the Futures

We conduct detailed research, including horizon scanning and expert studies, to gather insights across sources.

360º Analysis

We help you understand the big picture and its implications through a holistic view of potential future environments

Gain deep insight into emerging signals, trends, and change dynamics.

Challenge

Navigating uncertainty in a dynamic environment is a significant challenge for most organizations.

Anticipating future trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and adapting to emerging tech, geopolitical shifts, and socioeconomic changes are crucial for staying competitive and resilient.

We help your organization gain a broad understanding of the changes impacting your industry and environment.

Approach

By doing thorough research, we provide expert data collection and analysis to ensure you gain key insights into emerging industry and societal trends.

This panoramic view of the horizon helps you seize emerging opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.

Pick up new signals, critical trends, and impactful uncertainties before they come as a surprise. This intelligence allows you to anticipate changes, proactively address challenges, and stay ahead.

Outcomes

Actionable Insights
Get insights that directly inform your strategy and innovation efforts, helping you make smart decisions and spot opportunities.

Holistic industry overview
Gain a clear picture of your industry and external environment, understanding how different factors impact your strategic direction.

Futures intelligence
Identify new trends and uncertainties early, so you can anticipate changes and address challenges proactively.

Cases

  • Global Trends Report for Human Rights

    Futures Research for the UN Human Rights Office

    The Global Trends Report significantly enhanced the UN OHCHR's strategic planning for 2024-2029 by providing key insights into emerging human rights challenges and opportunities.

    This strategic initiative involved comprehensive research and expert consultations across domains such as People & Society, Economy & Politics, Tech & Science, and Environment & Resources.

    The outcomes not only bolstered the organization's capabilities in integrating human rights considerations into its strategies and policies but also cultivated a culture of foresight and ensured alignment with broader global objectives like "Our Common Agenda."

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  • Urban Futures Thought Leadership

    Thought Leadership Report for a Law Firm on the futures of mobility, real estate, retail, and sustainability in cities and beyond.

    The yearly thought leader reports and associated research have positioned Gangsted as a leading and forward-thinking law firm within real estate and urban development.

    Green Transition: THE FUTURE REAL ESTATE MARKET AFTER THE GREEN TRANSITION

    The transformation that society needs to undergo to achieve the goals of the Green Transition will lead to transformative change. These changes will also affect the property market.

    Real Estate: THE NEW REALITY FOR RENTAL TO RETAIL AFTER COVID

    Although the corona restrictions have been eased, Danes will have to work more at home than before the pandemic. This means that the consumption in the physical stores moves closer to home and further away from the regular workplace.

    Retail: PHYSICAL RETAIL WILL BE RADICALLY CHANGED IN 2030

    While the physical retail market is shrinking, it is estimated that online commerce could account for almost 40% of total retail commerce by 2030. The Corona pandemic has accelerated this process.

    Mobility: NEW MOBILITY SOLUTIONS HAVE GREAT IMPORTANCE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT

    10 recommendations for real estate investments, seen in light of the significance of the new mobility solutions for urban development.

  • Scouting European ChemTech Innovation

    Innovation Scouting & Futures Research for ExxonMobil

    ExxonMobil Chemical aimed to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of the European Chemical Industry. The objective was to identify emerging technologies and map innovation ecosystems, including incubators and startups shaping the industry's future.

    Our approach combined traditional research with advanced data analysis and deep-dive investigations, leveraging our network. We focused on capturing the dynamics of the ecosystem by exploring incubators nurturing new tech and startups.

    As a result, ExxonMobil Chemical received a comprehensive overview of the innovation ecosystems, including detailed insights into research, development, and commercialization. We identified top-tier incubators and startups in key domains, providing a ready-made network of potential partners.

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