Criteria for selection as a Foresight project

Projects must tackle issues which:

Require looking ahead at least 10 years, in areas where the outcomes are uncertain. This typically occurs where the future direction of change is rapid, current trends are uncertain or different trends may converge;

Have science and technology as the main drivers of change or are capable of impacting substantially on future scenarios;

Have outcomes that can be influenced, to an extent that is significant for one or more of the economy, society and the environment;

Are not covered by work carried on elsewhere. However, they must build from areas of active research;

Require an inter-disciplinary approach to the science, and bring together groups from academia, business and government. They must not be capable of resolution by a single group; and

Command the support of the groups most likely to be able to influence the future and be owned by a lead government department

Require an inter-disciplinary approach to the science, and bring together groups from academia, business and government. They must not be capable of resolution by a single group; and

Require an inter-disciplinary approach to the science, and bring together groups from academia, business and government. They must not be capable of resolution by a single group; and