A look into the future
Partner Parenting
4CF Contributes to the New Report on Partner Parenting Some social challenges cannot be contained within a single public policy, institution, or time horizon. Partner parenting is exactly such a topic. Therefore, we are highly satisfied to share the publication of the...
Labour Market Study
The Voivodeship Labour Office (WUP) in Warsaw, in collaboration with 4CF, is launching an innovative study on the future of the labor market in the Mazovia region. Rather than focusing solely on current staff shortages, the project juxtaposes today’s business...
Turning a Fair Transition into Reality
READJUST Newsletter Issue 2 How do we turn the idea of a fair transition into reality? Over the last 12 months, the READJUST team has been hard at work answering exactly that. We just dropped the second issue of our newsletter, unpacking a year of progress,...
Guidebooks to the Future
4CF at the OECD Masterclass How can we design better guidebooks to the future for governments and international organizations? In an OECD Government Foresight Community Masterclass, Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company shared practical insights...
Trends in the Creative Industry
Kacper Nosarzewski at the Polish Design Forum During the recent Polish Design Forum, Kacper Nosarzewski spoke about the trends that are already having a strong impact on the creative industry: artificial intelligence, sustainable design, new business and social...
The Future of Work
Automation, AI, and the New Logic of the Labor Market Work will never be the same again. It is time to stop pretending that automation will only change our tools and not the very logic of the labor market. During the European Economic Congress, Kacper Nosarzewski,...
Advancing Collective Human-Artificial Intelligence
Foresight-CHAI 4 4CF The Futures Literacy Company had the privilege of presenting at the latest Foresight-CHAI forum, hosted by Joe Ravetz (Mind-Lab / The University of Manchester). We were thrilled to demonstrate how our tools are actively shaping the future of...
Strategic Foresight Meets Industrial Design
How do we design for a world that hasn’t arrived yet? 4CF The Futures Literacy Company had the distinct pleasure of contributing to an extraordinary international exchange at the Faculty of Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Within the framework of the Erasmus+...
Future of the Bioeconomy in the CEE Region
4CF at the BioEast Conference Last week, Michał Nadziak and Marcin Wierzbowski participated in the BioEast conference of the BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST initiative, facilitating workshops focused on the future of the bioeconomy in the CEE region. During the first...
The End of E-Commerce as We Know It
Kacper Nosarzewski at the European Economic Congress. E-commerce is on the brink of two groundbreaking shifts: technological and model-based. On one hand, the upcoming revolution in cryptography could raise costs across the entire market; on the other, the development...
Future of Medicine
4CF at the Synektik Capital Market Day We would like to thank the Synektik Group for the invitation to discuss the trends shaping the future of medicine and the healthcare sector. At 4CF, we believe that the future is not something that just happens—it can be...
The Future of Food Systems
Kacper Nosarzewski at the 8th International ISEKI-Food Conference We are thrilled to announce that Kacper Nosarzewski will be a featured speaker at the 8th International ISEKI-Food Association Conference in Faro, Portugal. As the world pivots toward the 2030 Agenda...
Civil Society Foresight 2036
Launching a New Project with the Stefan Batory Foundation What will civil society look like more than a decade from now? We have just started our work to prepare for what is to come. We are thrilled to announce that the first expert panel within the "Civil Society...
The IDEALIST Journey Culminates in Nantes
Join the Final Learning Expedition After an incredible series of on-site experiences across Europe, the IDEALIST project is heading to France for its final chapter. Taking place in Nantes, France, on June 10–11, 2026, this final edition dives deep into 3D printing and...
Kacper Nosarzewski at the EEC
Kacper Nosarzewski will participate in two panels during the European Economic Congress in Katowice. On April 22, 2026, at 14:30 on the Lower Hall Stage (Scena Hol Dolny), he will take part in the "Commerce 2030" debate. The panel will also feature Tomasz Ciąpała (G8...
Designing the Future of Manufacturing
Project IDEALIST Hack&Match 4 Wraps Up The future isn't just something that happens; it’s something we design. At Project IDEALIST Hack&Match 4, we saw the future being built in real-time. It was an incredible experience watching manufacturing leaders, tech...
Do Billionaires Rule the World?
A Debate on Radio 357 Today on the "Plac na rozdrożu" broadcast, we will examine a phenomenon that was marginal just a decade ago but has now become a key topic of global debate: the skyrocketing number of billionaires and their growing role in shaping our future....
4CF & CBRE appointed to strategic advisors to the Airport City project implemented under the Port Polska investment program
4CF and CBRE appointed strategic advisor to the Airport City project implemented under the Port Polska investment program Warsaw – 20 March 2026 – 4CF and CBRE have been selected as the strategic advisor for the Airport City project implemented under the Port Polska...
Will Europe’s Green and Digital Transformation Leave Anyone Behind?
Join the READJUST Study The decisions we make today will define inequalities in 2050. In the READJUST project, we are exploring how different models of technology and climate governance will impact the agri-food and mobility sectors. Will we face a world of corporate...
Only 4 Days Left
Submit Your Solutions to the IDEALIST Hack&Match 4 Challenges Hack&Match 4 is an IDEALIST Project EU-funded open innovation initiative connecting technology providers with real manufacturing challenges from European industry. There are 8 manufacturing...
Explore the GEEK4Food Skills Platform
Explore the GEEK4Food Skills Platform, an initiative connecting learners, educators, employers, and policymakers across Europe's agri-food sector. Join us online on March 19 to discover how this platform is driving skills development and innovation throughout the...
Moving from Reactive to Proactive
Turning Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage Most companies don't have a foresight problem. They have a mindset problem. A new BCG study of 500 organizations confirms what we see every day in our work: the vast majority of firms are stuck in reactive mode—tracking...
Algorithms Are Getting Smarter
Which Human Competencies Will Keep Us Ahead? Kacper Nosarzewski, a partner at our firm, recently had a great conversation with Dawid Jakubowicz, CEO of KULCZYK INVESTMENTS, on the latest episode of "Jutro to teraz" (Tomorrow Is Now), published by XYZ. They explored...
The Future of Parental Equality
Kacper Nosarzewski at the SHARE THE CARE Conference On March 26, Kacper Nosarzewski will discuss the future of parental equality and its impact on the labor market during a conference organized by the SHARE THE CARE Foundation and the Social Insurance Institution. We...
4CF Global Fellowship 2026
Applications for the second edition of our scholarship program: the 4CF Global Fellowship 2026 We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the second edition of our scholarship program: the 4CF Global Fellowship 2026! This unique initiative by 4CF sp....
Bridging the Skills Gap in Agri-Food
Join the GEEK4Food Peer Review! Agri-food educators, impact finance institutions, policymakers, and national governments: Europe has the funding to deliver the agri-food green and digital transition, but what we still lack is the skills and human capital to implement...
Reflecting on World Futures Day
Share Your Insights in The Millennium Project Survey What an energizing set of discussions during World Futures Day! If you have joined any of the past 13 World Futures Day events, we would love to hear your reflections in The Millennium Project survey. Your input...
Vision 2050
Refining the Common Future Concept Strategic Foresight Workshop in Świnoujście. Marcin Wierzbowski and Shaheen Gaszewski recently facilitated a two-day strategic foresight workshop in Świnoujście for the Polish Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy. The session...
Strategic Foresight Workshop
On 11th and 12th February, we had the pleasure of co-facilitating a strategic foresight workshop for the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). Together with our partners at RAND Europe, we worked on identifying research priorities related to illicit drug technologies,...
Designing Workspaces for 2050
Foresight Workshops with Flokk Polska At the invitation of Flokk Polska, Katarzyna Figiel from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company led a series of unique, three-hour foresight workshops tailored for architects and interior designers. The tour spanned across Poland, from...
Achieving Zero-Defect Manufacturing
Quality expectations are rising, margins are tight, and supply chains are not getting any simpler. This is why Project IDEALIST's next Expert-to-Expert webinar will focus on what actually works when it comes to Zero-Defect Manufacturing, bridging the gap between...
Widening the Circle
Why Real Resilience Requires Inclusive Foresight? Too many organizations still plan in 3–5 year cycles, while the biggest risks (and opportunities) play out over decades. Furthermore, the loudest voices shaping the future are often the least exposed to its...
IDEALIST Hack&Match #4
Polish SMEs, startups, universities, research institutes, technology centers, EDIHs, and innovation hubs—now is the perfect time to enter the European arena for industrial implementations. The IDEALIST Hack&Match #4 – Call for Solutions, focusing on Advanced...
How Emerging Technologies Will Shape the Future of Drugs
At 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, we had the pleasure of designing and facilitating a two-day European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) workshop. The event brought together experts from security, public health, research, and technology to explore a critical question: how...
A Triple Jubilee
Today, February 14, 2026, we celebrate a special moment for the entire foresight community. The Millennium Project is marking its 30th anniversary. This represents three decades of global, participatory research on the future, conducted with the good of humanity in...
Kacper Nosarzewski Joins the Faculty of the DESIGNBIZNES Program
Kacper Nosarzewski, Partner at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, is joining the faculty of the DESIGNBIZNES program. This initiative combines design knowledge with business practice, equipping young designers with the essential tools needed to succeed in the market....
Advancing Quantum-Safe Digital Identity
During the POSEIDON PQC EU Project consortium meeting in Athens (February 10–11, 2026), our partners worked on key components of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and hybrid cryptography to build a quantum-resistant digital identity. The discussions also focused on how...
Polish Council for the Future
This morning, Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with the members of the newly established Council of the Future at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. We have now learned the composition of this new advisory body, which includes leaders in technology, science, and...
World Futures Day 2026
The call for facilitators by The Millennium Project is now open. On March 1, 2026, the 13th edition of World Futures Day will take place. This unique, 24-hour global conversation about the future will connect people from all over the world, time zone by time zone. The...
Marceli Ragan Joins Our Team
In his new role, he will be conducting strategic analyses and reporting on emerging technologies, providing substantive support for complex projects at the intersection of science and strategy, and facilitating foresight workshops with a focus on biotechnology,...
New Educational Materials on the Bioeconomy
A new, ready-to-use report dedicated to educational needs and gaps in the bioeconomy is now available on the Boost4Bioeast knowledge platform. This provides a solid foundation of knowledge for everyone committed to developing key competencies for the green transition...
Strengthening Europe’s Digital Connectivity
The European Commission has put forward a new initiative, the Digital Networks Act (DNA), aimed at strengthening Europe’s digital connectivity by making it faster, more robust, and more secure. This is precisely the context in which the POSEIDON project becomes...
The 30th anniversary of The Millennium Project
On February 14, 2026, The Millennium Project Planning Committee (MPPC) will mark 30 years of global, participatory futures research. Three decades of work designed to serve humanity as a whole, beyond any single country, ideology, or agenda. It’s a real privilege to...
Inequalities in Europe’s Green and Digital Future
Europe is accelerating its green and digital transformation. The ambitions are enormous. The question is: will it be fair to all regions and industries? The same policies can produce vastly different outcomes, because not all regions start from the same position....
Security systems and quantum computers
Are our security systems ready for quantum computers? That’s exactly why the POSEIDON project matters so much. The development of quantum technologies may accelerate data processing and problem-solving, but at the same time it threatens today’s encryption methods. A...
Standards and MaaS
How can standards accelerate the future of Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) in Europe? MASTT2040 has released a new report exploring the role of data, interoperability, and trust as the invisible infrastructure behind scalable MaaS.The report covers:Mapping key...
Bioeconomy Innovation Ecosystem in CEE Mapping
The BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST report maps innovation ecosystems in 11 BIOEAST Member States - policy contexts, funding landscapes, R&D performance, and opportunities for cooperation. It also provides concrete recommendations to strengthen innovation systems and...
How demographic change can reshape Europe’s R&I and economy
In Foresight-on-Demand (FOD) study, Katarzyna Figiel and Michał Nadziak show how demographic decline will act as a stress multiplier across Europe’s research, innovation, and economic ecosystem. What’s coming is a projected 12% drop in the overall labour force,...
Foresight in architecture
Foresight in architecture is the deliberate design of a future in which buildings and spaces remain valuable despite uncertainty—climate change, technological shifts, demographic trends, and evolving lifestyles. By working with scenarios, architects can spot early...
The future of Europe’s research and innovation system
In December 2025, a meeting dedicated to the future of Europe’s research and innovation (R&I) system in the context of demographic challenges took place in Brussels, at the European Commission’s DG RTD (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation)....
Shaheen Gaszewski joins 4CF
Please join us in welcoming Shaheen Gaszewski to 4CF The Futures Literacy Company! Shaheen joins our team as a Junior Foresight Specialist, where he’ll be: conducting analyses across political and economic sectors, supporting the design and delivery of foresight...
Survey for farmers
Do you use digital tools on your farm? Take part in the READJUST survey and share your experiences with using digital technologies in agriculture. Your responses will help us better understand current challenges and support the development of fair and realistic...
The 3rd edition of the annual BIOEAST Conference
The BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Consortium is pleased to announce the venue and main theme of the 3rd Annual BIOEAST Conference on the bioeconomy, which will take place on 22–23 April 2026 at the University of Zadar (Croatia): “Towards inclusive decision-making: will...
Hack & Match #4
Are you facing challenges related to Additive Manufacturing, hybrid processes, advanced robotics, or autonomous systems? IDEALIST Hack&Match #4 is launching, dedicated to advanced technologies for the manufacturing industry. Submit your challenge and connect with...
Just transition
The EU is accelerating change toward a more sustainable and digital future. The key question, however, is how fair these changes are. Who benefits, and who might be left behind? As part of the READJUST project (in which 4CF is a partner), a team from the Fraunhofer...
Europe’s demographic future
On 10 December 2025, DG Research & Innovation hosted a hybrid event to present the Foresight-on-Demand (FOD) study: “The Demographic Turn: Actions Needed for Research, Innovation and Policy in Europe?” FOD team members Michał Nadziak and Katarzyna Figiel (both 4CF...
MASTT2040 4th Webinar
MASTT2040 team with our participation hosted its 4th webinar, exploring the role of data and standardisation in enabling a scalable, secure and sustainable Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) ecosystem in Europe. Key topics included: Trusted data spaces and common data...
Innovation Coach stories
During Session II of the conference “Stories of Innovation Coach Graduates,” Łukasz Macander, Partner at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, had the pleasure of presenting a case study of 4CF’s collaboration with Innovation Coach, sharing his experience from the...
IDEALIST Hack&Match #3 and #4
The results of Hack&Match #3 – Advanced Technologies for Energy Savings are in. This edition highlighted innovative collaborations driving renewable process heat and smart energy solutions across Europe. Congratulations to the winning teams and partners for their...
IDEALIST Expert to Expert webinar
In December, IDEALIST hosted our Expert to Expert webinar on “Accelerating the green transition: towards net-zero manufacturing processes”, in collaboration with the AGORA Talks series. The session explored innovative solutions to decarbonise European industry, from...
IZ Futures ThinkLab PL-DE 2025
IZ Futures ThinkLab PL-DE 2025 is a new analytical foresight format organised by the Western Institute named after Zygmunt Wojciechowski, using the methodology and facilitation provided by 4CF The Futures Literacy Company. We are designing new bilateral initiatives...
Final webinar of the MASTT2040 project
On 11 December, the final webinar of the MASTT2040 project took place, focused on strengthening the future of Europe’s MaaS ecosystem. Topic: “Mapping standardisation needs and developing recommendations for supporting the MaaS ecosystem in Europe.” [wpforms...
We’re intervening in the wrong level of the system
“At the GEEK4Food Dialogue on “Education and AI for skills-based transitions in Europe’s food systems”, the evidence pointed to a disconnect between what educators teach, what policymakers prioritise, and what the food system needs. Our measurement and institutional...
POSEIDON kicked off!
Thrilled to announce that the POSEIDON project has officially kicked off! At 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, we’re proud to join this forward-thinking initiative preparing Europe for the quantum era. Quantum computing will unlock incredible technological progress —...
4CF at the Polish Design Forum
How can we design for tomorrow, not just for today? That was the key question we explored at the Polish Design Forum. First, during his presentation “Designing the Future – Foresight for the Creative Industry”, Kacper Nosarzewski took us on a journey through...
Readjust Community of Practice
Don’t miss the kick-off webinar of the READJUST Community of Practice! Join us to explore how READJUST and its partners are helping ensure Europe’s green and digital shift benefits everyone, and why your voice matters in this process. 13 November 2025 | 14:00–15:00...
Eye of Europe in Chisinau
The event brought together more than thirty foresight practitioners and R&I policy-makers from across Europe, among them Anna Sacio-Szymańska of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many faces of foresight across...
Marcin Wierzbowski at a CLARKS project meeting
It is the next in a series of partner organizations gatherings to further advance the work on the project, and plan upcoming activities. The CLARKS project focuses on: Supporting schools in climate change adaptation Developing essential student competences Creating a...
Kacper Nosarzewski at FAO
Kacper Nosarzewski takes part in the “Driving technologies and innovations towards equitable agrifood systems transformation: launching of ATIO Initiative” Tuesday 14 October, 16.00 - 17.30, Plenary Hall (A335) The Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook...
What might the future of partnership in families and an equal-opportunity society look like?
In November and December, we will meet with NGOs, local governments, and public institutions in Wrocław, Gdańsk, and Poznań to jointly explore the future of family and social relations in Poland. 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will join participants of the project...
Foresight of International Cooperation
Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company conducted a foresight workshop dedicated to exploring the future of international cooperation for organizations participating in the RITA – Changes in the Region program, implemented by the Polish-American...
Strategic responses for a resilient EU policy on synthetic drugs by 2050
What strategic responses are essential for a resilient EU policy on synthetic drugs by 2050? EUDA’s foresight team hosted a strategising workshop in Lisbon as part of the ‘Synthetic drugs 2050: increasing EU resilience’ project. The initiative explores how synthetic...
Future Design
Future Design – Foresight for the Creative Industry How can we prepare for tomorrow’s challenges? How can we identify trends, signals of change, and threats that shape the future of design? These questions will be addressed by Katarzyna Figiel from 4CF The Futures...
Survey on future implication of demographic change
The Demographic Change Foresight-on-Demand (FOD) Project conducted a survey exploring the future implications of demographic change for Europe’s R&I systems. How will Europe’s changing demographics — including ageing populations, declining youth numbers, and...
National Security Management
Enrollment is now open for the postgraduate program “National Security Management” at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics! This is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the field of strategic state security management – from cybersecurity and crisis...
Funding application for the project “POSEIDON”
We are proud to announce that 4CF Sp. z o.o. is carrying out the project “Submission of the funding application for the project POSEIDON” with the support of European Union Funds! Our goal is to prepare an application to the Horizon Europe program for the POSEIDON...
What’s next after the announcement of the National Development Concept 2050?
For us at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, this is a special moment – we had the honor of co-creating key elements of the Concept, including: developing the scenario-building methodology, preparing four future scenarios for Poland up to 2050, and providing expert...
Jarno Lantta
We are delighted to welcome Jarno Lantta – our new intern from Finland! Over the next 10 weeks, Jarno will support our team in carrying out foresight projects, including initiatives within the Horizon Europe program. He will also be testing the latest version of our...
Resilience 2.0
The European Commission’s 2025 Strategic Foresight Report (Resilience 2.0: Empowering the EU to thrive amid turbulence and uncertainty) reminds us that the time for summaries is over. Now comes the hard part: turning foresight into action. To get there, the Commission...
Designing Cellular Agriculture Innovations
A conceptual academic article co-authored by Nhokovedzo Simbarashe, the first 4CF Global Fellowship 2025 fellow, PhD candidate at the Finland Futures Research Centre (FFRC), and participant in the NYAMA 2070 project, has just been published: “Democratization of...
Fresh content on the BIOEAST Knowledge Platform
New resources from the CEE2ACT Project have been added to the BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Knowledge platform. With practical tools, shared experiences, and proven approaches, CEE2ACT is building capacity across the region to design stronger bioeconomy strategies....
The Role of Partnership in the Family
We are delighted to announce that 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will take part in a project by the SHARE THE CARE Foundation, funded by a grant from the National Institute of Freedom – Center for Civil Society Development (NIW-CRSO): “Debate on the Role of...
AI & Foresight
AI & Foresight: A Partnership, Not a Replacement At 4CF we’re exploring how Generative AI can enhance foresight — not by replacing human judgment, but by amplifying it. Our approach spans three areas: Boosting productivity with LLMs, especially in administrative...
FoodForward from EIT Food
The fourth edition of FoodForward from EIT Food. Find out what’s new in food, agriculture, farming! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, policymaker, farmer, or foodie, there’s something for you. Highlights: Landmark study: Regenerative agriculture outperforms...
Learning Expedition – Dresden
Are you an industrial company or an innovative SME looking for new markets, partners, or strategic inspiration? Join us for the upcoming IDEALIST Learning Expedition in Dresden, on29–30 October 2025. Over two intensive days, we’ll dive into a dynamic innovation...
IDEALIST Helps SMEs Access Advanced Technologies
Are you looking for solutions to energy efficiency challenges in your company? Take part in Hack&Match #3 – describe your problem in five short sentences, and we’ll help you connect with solution providers who can assist you! This is a great opportunity to...
Shaping the Next Chapter of European Industry
The agenda for our upcoming event: “Manufacturing-as-a-Service: Building the Future of European Industry”. Brussels | 23 October 2025. Expect a full day of: visionary keynotes, forward-thinking panels, hands-on sessions, real conversations on the digital–green Twin...
Drive sustainable bioeconomy innovation
The BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge is coming soon – are you ready to take part? Applications open on 15 September. Start getting your ideas in shape! Learn more here. We process your data solely for the purpose of sending...
4CF in READJUST initiative
At 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, we will contribute to the development and testing of future-proof policy solutions for the 2050 Twin Transition. Using foresight tools like scenario analysis, Futures Wheel, and Wind Tunneling, we will deliver strategic insights...
The Council of Ministers has adopted the National Development Concept 2050 (KRK 2050)!
This is a milestone moment – for the first time in history, Poland has a comprehensive, long-term strategic document based on strategic foresight, megatrend analysis, and broad public and expert consultations. KRK 2050 is more than just a diagnosis of the challenges...
Startups and scaleups developing advanced biobased materials and products
We invite start-ups, companies, and researchers developing advanced bio-based materials and products to apply for a slot to pitch their innovative solutions to a diverse audience of investors, industry leaders, and public institutions driving the circular bioeconomy...
Attention Polish start-ups and scale-ups!
Do you have an innovation ready to go global? The EIT Regional Innovation Booster 2025 – Polish Edition is now open for Stage 1 applications! This programme is tailor-made for Polish companies (TRL 7+) aiming to expand internationally, with full expert support from...
Save the date for MASTT2040
Join us on 23 October 2025 in Brussels for a full-day event focused on shaping the future of European manufacturing. Right after the EFFRA Manufacturing Partnership Days 2025, MASTT2040 - in collaboration with EFFRA - is hosting a gathering of industry leaders,...
Trendwatching & Futures Studies
Admissions are now open! The 7th edition of the Trendwatching & Futures Studies postgraduate program at AGH University of Krakow is officially launching! This is the first and only program of its kind in Poland, combining trend analysis, foresight, and practical...
IDEALIST Hack&Match #3
It is coming soon! This edition’s focus will be Advanced Technologies for Energy Savings. Calls for participation for innovators, SMEs, and tech enthusiasts will open in September. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to groundbreaking solutions in energy efficiency!...
Future of food
What if the future of food is hiding in what we throw away? Every time we process peas, lentils, or faba beans for protein, up to 50% of the biomass is left behind. This isn’t waste, it’s untapped potential. That fibrous pulp, resistant starch, and rich mix of...
Food experts, don’t miss this unique opportunity
Fermentations’s been around for thousands of years, but what if we designed it for the future? What would you change? From sourdough and cheese to kimchi and soy sauce, fermentation has long shaped food cultures around the world. It’s a tradition and an art, but also...
Food packaging reimagined
Heading for vacation? Great! But here's something exciting to look forward to when you're back. How can you reimagine food packaging to be more protective, efficient, and eco-friendly? Today, food packaging often follows a linear, single-use path, used briefly, then...
BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Newsletter #3
Find out how we support the development of the bioeconomy in Central and Eastern Europe – read the latest project updates and discover the key events from recent months. This issue covers: The Annual BIOEAST Bioeconomy Conference in Bucharest Updates from our HUBs...
How do EU regulations affect SMEs and innovation?
As part of the IDEALIST project, we analysed key EU policies supporting the green transition. In our latest report, we explore: the PFAS ban and its impact on value chains the challenges and opportunities of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation changes...
What will manufacturing be in 2040?
10 foresight tools for exploring future disruptions Future scenarios for Manufacturing as a Service in 2040 Roadmaps and real-world use cases for sustainable industrial transformation Find out more. Partners: Sirris | Innovation forward COMET – Cluster della...
What food system challenge do you want to help solve?
Transforming our food systems isn't just about fresh ideas, it's about collaboration, experimentation, and driving change together. That’s the driving force behind Geek4Food’s Foodathon. This dynamic, fully online innovation sprint invites Master's and PhD students,...
Hack & Match on Artificial Intelligence
Two days of high-impact co-creation at the second Hack & Match on Artificial Intelligence for the Digital & Physical Worlds, promoted by Project IDEALIST, brought together challenge owners and brilliant solution providers to tackle real industrial problems,...
Simulation of Potential Geostrategic Risks 2030–2040
Last week, during the Central and Eastern European Security Forum held in Warsaw, an event organized by the Institute for Eastern Studies (Economic Forum) under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, experts...
Boosting the Bioeconomy in the Agri-Food Sector
Mark your calendar: 30 June 2025. The European Commission’s DG AGRI Bioeconomy Team and DG GROW Food Team are joining forces to host a pivotal event: “Boosting the Bioeconomy in the Agri-Food Sector” — a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and forward-thinking...
Scenarios Development Workshop in Lisbon
This week our team Anna Sacio-Szymańska, and Marcin Wierzbowski led an inspiring Scenarios Development Workshop in Lisbon, as part of the Synthetic Drugs 2050 project, alongside leading experts to explore four distinct futures for synthetic drugs in Europe — shaped by...
Global Foresight Network WEF
Kacper Nosarzewski participated in a gathering of foresight professionals associated with the World Economic Forum. Kacper is a member of the Global Foresight Network WEF. “I spent a few days last week in Geneva. Once a year, foresight experts connected to the World...
European Manufacturing: Four Scenarios for 2040
What could the landscape of European manufacturing look like by 2040? As part of the MASTT2040 initiative, we’ve developed four strategic scenarios, each offering a distinct vision of how Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) could support Europe’s dual transition—digital...
Marcin Wierzbowski on a study visit in Śląsk
We’ve just wrapped up an exceptional day within the IDEALIST project, during which Marcin Wierzbowski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company had the opportunity to represent our company among a group of experts, innovators, and cluster representatives from across...
Next era of Manufacturing-as-a-Service
Are you ready to co-create the next era of Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) in Europe? Be part of the journey at the third MASTT2040 webinar: “The Future of MaaS – A European Roadmap & Industry Action Plan” It will take place on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 11:00 –...
4CF Sessions at the National School of Public Administration
Last week, the team from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company — Anna Sacio-Szymańska, Kacper Nosarzewski, Norbert Kołos, Michał Nadziak, — together with invited lecturers from outside our organization, Wojciech Dziemianowicz, Wojtek Tworkowski and Rafał Kierzenkowski, led...
Applied Foresight in Action
At the starting today Futures Conference 2025 in Turku, Anna Sacio-Szymańska from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will present how applied foresight can drive meaningful change across sectors. She will share insights from four Horizon Europe projects: Project...
4CF HalnyX 2.0
Everything you need to know about the next-generation Real-Time Delphi in 5 minutes. Unlock deep collective intelligence with 4CF HalnyX 2.0, the modern Real-Time Delphi platform designed from the ground up by delphi veterans from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company....
Marcin Wierzbowski of 4CF at the Polish-German Forum
Last week, after a seven-year break, the Polish-German Forum took place, bringing together experts involved in Polish-German relations. Alongside speeches by the Foreign Ministers of Poland and Germany: Radosław Sikorski and Johann Wadephul, as well as the Polish...
Spare Parts Delivered On-Demand, Without Stock
With digital warehousing, companies can store production codes instead of physical parts. These can be 3D-printed or manufactured on demand, enabling: Zero waste Zero delays Maximum flexibility Download the MASTT2040 Casebook to see how this approach supports...
Applications open for the pilot edition of 4CF Global Fellowship 2025!
We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the first, pilot edition of our scholarship program: the 4CF Global Fellowship 2025! This unique initiative by 4CF sp. z o.o. aims to support the scientific development and research conducted by...
Reminder: Project IDEALIST Learning Expedition #3
Join us for the third IDEALIST Learning Expedition on June 12–13, 2025, in Silesia, Poland—one of Central Europe’s most innovative industrial regions. Discover what the future holds for industry, digital transformation, and drone technologies. The programme includes:...
Circular Economy and Raw Material Availability
How can the transition to a circular economy impact access to raw materials? Join our expert webinar to explore the potential and challenges of circular models in this context, including battery recycling and critical raw materials management. Date: June 4, 2025Time:...
Final Event of the MASTT2040 Project
Save the Date – October 23, 2025 | Brussels Join us as we conclude two years of collaboration, foresight, and innovation focused on the future of Manufacturing as a Service in Europe. Together, we will reflect on key outcomes and help shape the path toward a smarter...
Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market in Mazovia
We’re proud to have co-authored a report that sheds light on how AI is transforming the labour market in the Mazovia region! Artificial intelligence is more than just a technology — it’s a driving force reshaping professions, skills, and education. Commissioned by the...
Exciting developments in Poland’s bioeconomy
At 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, we’re proud to contribute to the EU-funded BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST project. Therefore, we encourage you to take interest in the Polish National Bioeconomy HUB — a vital initiative coordinated by the Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i...
We’re transforming the face of the agri-food sector in Europe!
We’re excited to share that the I-RESTART project is steadily working toward enhancing professional skills in the food, veterinary, and animal production sectors. The project aims to build a more resilient, modern, and sustainable future for these industries. In the...
Join READJUST Community of Practice
Shape fair twin transition! It brings together policymakers, experts, and engaged stakeholders to collaborate on inclusive change, specifically in the sectors of mobility and agrifood. Members get access to best practices, digital tools and strategies to help make...
Future of Education
Let’s educate wiser – highlights from Wise Habit’s “Designing for the Future” debate with participation of Michał Nadziak of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company. Watch the full conversation! We process your data solely for the purpose of sending...
Futures4Europe Conference 2025
Today, starts Futures4Europe Conference 2025 - Exploring Future-Oriented Collective Intelligence Anna Sacio-Szymańska, PhD in Management Sciences of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company is attending the event in Vienna — set to be the most significant gathering of the...
CLARKS project meeting
Marcin Wierzbowski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company recently joined a CLARKS project meeting in La Vall d’Uixó, Spain. The session was dedicated to reinforcing collaboration between partners, discussing roles, and mapping out future work on: Climate adaptation in...
What Will AI Bring to the Energy Sector?
“Challenges of Existential Significance” – an article by Sebastian Medoń with commentary by Norbert Kołos from the Polish Society for Futures Studies and 4CF The Futures Literacy Company: “AI is the greatest unknown of our time – it can both accelerate solutions and...
Agrifood Pact for Skills Annual Event
Europe’s agrifood competitiveness starts with investing in people, their skills, knowledge and opportunities. From the role of the European Union of Skills in closing labour gaps to regional and national reskilling strategies, from farmer and young talent engagement...
The IMAGINEHMB Project Is Underway with 4CF’s Involvement!
We are proud to announce that 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, as an experienced provider and expert in Delphi studies, is supporting the Human Milk Bank Foundation in the implementation of the European project IMAGINE-HMB: “Implementing Harmonised Neonatal Nutrition...
AI for the digital and physical world
Join the IDEALIST Hack&Match Event#2. The IDEALIST Project invites researchers, startups, SMEs, and innovation hubs to participate in its Hack#Match Event on June 17-18, 2025 online. Why participate? This event connects solution providers with European companies...
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