"As foreseen in the workprogramme, OBSERVE has implemented a bottom-up Horizon Scanning process using four different and complementary screening methods (WP1) combining manual and semi-automatic approaches.
In this scanning process a set of 171 emerging topics of different types ranging from cutting edge technologies to social practices were identified. These topics were presented in a structured framework within the Horizon Scanning Report (Deliverable D1.2) which is available on the OBSERVE Website.
To facilitate the use of the ""emerging topics"" by diverse actors in strategic processes were presented in a deck of cards which is available on the website for download along with a manual suggesting possible formats for such strategic processes (Deliverable 4.3)
The OBSERVE scanning methodology including lessons learned were documented in detail in the OBSERVE Methodology Report (D1.3).
In parallel, the portfolio of FET projects was analysed and the results documented in Deliverable 1.1 the FET Portfolio Report.
As foreseen, the findings were reviewd by the OBSERVE Advisory Board and the outcomes documented (Deliverable 5.1.). Following the advice of the board the structure of the reporting and process were adapted.
The design of the Sense-Making Phase (WP2) was slightly reconfigured in order to align it with the ongoing FET activities especially the FET Proactive communication.
Within the synthesis phase (Task 2.1) the 171 topics identified in the scanning phase were clustered into 34 ""Clusters of emerging Change"". These clusters were desribed in the Hotspot Report (Deliverable 2.2) submitted to the FET Proactive consultation and also documented in short form within the OBSERVE User Brief (Deliverable 4.4) as we reckoned that they could be of wider interest to diverse actors such as national funders, industry and civil society organisations.
In a next step an analysis was carried out comparing the OBSERVE findings with the submissions to the FET proactive consultation. This resulted in a set of 36 joint Clusters which will then be fed into a next round of FET consultations rather than launching an independent OBSERVE online survey as originally foreseen.
These Clusters formed the basis for a creative sense making Workshops were actors from diverse disciplines from physics and mathematics to art, design and architecture developed potential Topics suitable for FET Proactive funding.
In parallel the 36 potential hotspot Clusters were assessed with respect to Impact Level, publication Level and diversity of sources. The approach was presented in user bried 3 (Deliverable 4.6)
All findings and assessments were documented within the OBSERVE 360 Degree Radar (Deliverable 3.1)
Material for a Roadshow was developed where the findings are provided in a visual Format for use in exhibitions and interactive future dialogues (Deliverable 4.2)
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