Foresight
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On 22 and 23 July 2026, 22 Ukrainian experts of the national research community and members of the Ukrainian diaspora, came together at the SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre in Kraków, Poland, for the Strategic Foresight Workshop: The Future of the R&I System in Ukraine beyond 2035+.
Over the course of the two-day workshop, participants worked collaboratively to explore possible scenarios for Ukraine’s R&I system beyond 2035, applying strategic foresight methods to develop a shared vision for its future.
The workshop was preceded by a preparatory online webinar on 14 July 2026 for more than 90 applicants. The webinar recording is publicly available on YouTube:
Workshop materials (in PDF format):
On 19 November 2025, the LUKE Knowledge Hub gathered over 20 researchers and policymakers from Ukrainian research institutions for an interactive online workshop Strategic Foresight For Resilient Research and Innovation Systems. The event provided participants with tools to anticipate future trends, design adaptive policies and strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s research and innovation ecosystem.
Through hands-on exercises, attendees analysed historical futuristic visions from the early 20th century, identifying inherent biases and assumptions. The workshop also facilitated discussions on emerging trends shaping Ukraine’s research and innovation landscape over the next decade. Experts guided participants through the key steps of foresight implementation, with a special focus on the role of “wildcards” – unpredictable events that could disrupt or accelerate change.
Workshop materials (in PDF format):
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