Technological intelligence and innovation:
anticipating trends and supporting public policies

Our strategic intelligence service in innovation and technology foresight enables companies and organizations to anticipate technological trends and their influence on public policy, particularly with regard to disruptive technologies and models.

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What is strategic intelligence
and public policy?

Strategic intelligence and technology foresight are not exercises in forecasting and predicting future trends – we haven’t found a crystal ball yet! Rather, these exercises aim to keep abreast of trends and weak signals in order to train one’s spirit of anticipation. This helps companies and organizations prepare for technological evolutions and potential disruptive technologies.

This enables our partners to stay one step ahead by being able to adapt quickly when new technology-related opportunities and risks are identified.

Public policy plays an essential role in technological innovation. It is they who are responsible for producing laws and frameworks for emerging technologies.

However, our government representatives can’t be experts in every field, so it’s vital to facilitate the conversation with businesses and support them in identifying new disruptive technologies, so that the planned frameworks take account of the realities of the sector.

What we do in terms of
monitoring and exploration

First and foremost, we maintain an active, ongoing monitoring of the technology market, aiming to pick up on low-level signals of emerging technologies and future disruptive models. This enables us to identify potential subjects for future idea laboratories.

In addition, we produce in-depth technology intelligence reports for certain technological topics for which we have deployed projects. Thanks to this service, our members benefit from a head start in identifying future opportunities and risks, enabling them to adapt their strategies and optimize their innovation projects for lasting impact.

We also play a crucial advisory role to public policy-makers, to ensure that the needs of the sector are aligned with the policies developed. With our innovation research and technology watch, we can advise public policymakers to ensure that planned frameworks take into account future challenges and facilitate the integration of new technologies.

Finally, it’s vital for us to promote the technological and social innovations that emerge from our ecosystems. This is why we organize and collaborate on a number of events throughout the year, always with a view to encouraging the development of this culture of anticipation and experimentation.

Who is this for?

Wondering if this is useful for your innovation project? This portion of our Numana method is designed for those who want to train their culture to anticipate change, prepare for new opportunities and actively take part in strategic exchanges on new technologies.

  • An innovative company or start-up

    This intelligence is ideal for companies and startups looking to anticipate market trends or seek inspiration to develop new technological products.

  • A public or governmental organization

    Public and governmental organizations wishing to align their policies with technological advances will find strategic support in this offer.

  • A research center or university

    Research centers and academic institutions wishing to collaborate on applied research projects or benefit from advanced technology intelligence can exploit this service to enrich their work and align themselves with new trends.

  • An industry leader

    For executives and industry leaders who aspire to influence the future of their sector, this service offers a platform for strategic exchange. They will find key information to guide their vision and develop a forward-looking culture to cope with disruptive technologies and models.

  • An innovative company or start-up

    This intelligence is ideal for companies and startups looking to anticipate market trends or seek inspiration to develop new technological products.

  • A public or governmental organization

    Public and governmental organizations wishing to align their policies with technological advances will find strategic support in this offer.

  • A research center or university

    Research centers and academic institutions wishing to collaborate on applied research projects or benefit from advanced technology intelligence can exploit this service to enrich their work and align themselves with new trends.

  • An industry leader

    For executives and industry leaders who aspire to influence the future of their sector, this service offers a platform for strategic exchange. They will find key information to guide their vision and develop a forward-looking culture to cope with disruptive technologies and models.

Numana advantages

Numana offers its members and partners a range of strategic advantages, designed to maximize their competitiveness and influence in an ever-changing world.

  • Anticipating change

    Numana encourages its partners to anticipate emerging technological and societal trends. This enables them to make informed decisions and adjust their strategies to stay ahead of the market.

  • Access to a network of experts

    By joining Numana, our members benefit from privileged access to specialized events bringing together opinion leaders, experts and influential decision-makers. This network enables exchanges with key industry figures and broadens opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

  • Public policy advice

    Numana supports and advises public policy-makers in shaping a favorable environment for innovation, ensuring that market needs and prospects are taken into account in strategic and regulatory decisions. Your projects are thus taken into account in these strategic discussions, and considered in the establishment of rules and frameworks.

  • Anticipating change

    Numana encourages its partners to anticipate emerging technological and societal trends. This enables them to make informed decisions and adjust their strategies to stay ahead of the market.

  • Access to a network of experts

    By joining Numana, our members benefit from privileged access to specialized events bringing together opinion leaders, experts and influential decision-makers. This network enables exchanges with key industry figures and broadens opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

  • Public policy advice

    Numana supports and advises public policy-makers in shaping a favorable environment for innovation, ensuring that market needs and prospects are taken into account in strategic and regulatory decisions. Your projects are thus taken into account in these strategic discussions, and considered in the establishment of rules and frameworks.

Become a Numana member and adopt technologies faster

Joining Numana means opening up to a world of exclusive, strategic opportunities. As a Visionary Partner, you benefit from the full range of services offered by the Strategic Intelligence, Outreach and Public Policy offer.

Find out more about membership

Major Partner

Supporting Numana as a Major Partner means playing a central role in the evolution of disruptive technologies and innovation in Quebec. You don't just support projects: you position yourself as a key player in technological transformation, with privileged visibility and access to all our strategic initiatives.

As a Major Partner, you benefit from :

  • A presence at all Numana events and initiatives.
  • Increased visibility through our communications, studies and speaking engagements.
  • Exclusive access to our technology watch and prospecting reports.
  • Opportunities for strategic positioning in structuring projects.
  • Full integration into our network of experts and innovators.

  • Visibility and leadership

    Direct involvement in all major Numana initiatives, events and studies.

  • Exclusive access

    Participation in working groups, strategic meetings and discussions on the direction of the technology ecosystem.

  • Privileged positioning

    Influence on Quebec's strategic orientations and structuring innovations.

Visionary Partner

Associate your brand with a flagship project and contribute to its success as a major partner.

Supporting a specific Numana initiative as a Project Partner means actively contributing to the acceleration and implementation of disruptive technologies in Quebec. This level allows you to be directly involved in a project aligned with your expertise and strategic objectives, while benefiting from targeted visibility and privileged access to our ecosystem.

Numana offers two levels of commitment to suit the ambitions and capabilities of each organization:

  • Visionary partner
  • Collaborative partner

  • Enhanced visibility

    Your organization is highlighted as a key supporter of the project.

  • Strategic participation

    Access to follow-up meetings and exchange opportunities with project stakeholders.

  • Privileged positioning

    Opportunity to participate in project-related studies and communications.

Collaborative Partner

Get involved in a more targeted way by supporting a specific initiative within a project.

Supporting a specific Numana initiative as a Project Partner means actively contributing to the acceleration and implementation of disruptive technologies in Quebec. This level allows you to be directly involved in a project aligned with your expertise and strategic objectives, while benefiting from targeted visibility and privileged access to our ecosystem.

Numana offers two levels of commitment to suit the ambitions and capabilities of each organization:

  • Visionary partner
  • Collaborative partner

  • Operational or financial support

    Direct contribution to a project phase or component.

  • Taking part in exchanges

    Involvement in project discussions and progress.

  • Collaboration opportunities

    Access to key partners and experts to amplify your impact.

Explorer member

Being part of the Numana ecosystem as an Explorer Member means keeping abreast of the latest technological advances and gaining access to strategic opportunities, without any major commitment.

As an Explorer Member, you benefit from :

  • A connection to current projects.
  • Exploration of emerging trends.
  • Grab opportunities to get more involved when it makes sense.

  • Strategic intelligence

    Access in-depth analyses of emerging technologies and disruptive trends.

  • Collaboration opportunities

    Stay informed about calls for projects and initiatives open to innovation.

  • Networking and visibility

    Connect with experts, decision-makers and potential partners at our events.