Fundación OPTI (Observatorio de Prospectiva Tecnológica Industrial)

Industrial technology foresight

Fundación Observatorio de Prospectiva Tecnológica Industrial (OPTI) is an organization established under the protection of Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Trade. Its work centers on producing insight into the medium- and long-term development and future of science and technology. It has more than a decade of experience identifying significant technology trends.

Services

OPTI focuses on two areas: foresight and technology monitoring. These services are intended to support business innovation and competitiveness, as well as decision-making in the public sector. The organization also develops indicators and publishes its own newsletter.

Areas of expertise

Its work spans a broad range of technology and industrial sectors, including:

• Aquaculture, agriculture and food, fisheries, and biotechnology
• Health sciences
• Construction, materials, and metalworking
• Electronics, energy, and nanotechnology
• Logistics, transportation, and tourism
• Environment and sustainability
• Oceanography, plastics, and chemicals
• Manufacturing sectors and production technologies
• Information and communications technology

Institutional history

As part of Spain’s plan to restructure and streamline state-owned businesses and foundations, Fundación OPTI merged with Fundación Escuela de Organización Industrial (Fundación EOI). After the merger, OPTI became a business unit within EOI. It continued its technology foresight and monitoring work and incorporated the activities of Fundación EOI’s analysis and research department.

Contact

As of May 29, 2012, the contact address was Av. Gregorio del Amo 6, 28040 Madrid. Phone: 91 349 5661.