Corporate Foresight: The Strategy of Looking to The Future in a Research Organization

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the practice foresight at a public research organization in Brazil. Theoretical framework It was used concept institutes nature, from perspective corporate foresight. Design/methodology/approach A case study carried out Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA). type adopted single study, with an emphasis on in-depth understanding investigated case. phenomenon studied accumulated experiences and practices within organization. Findings EMBRAPA has formal structure processes related foresight, indicating importance that company places exercises support decision making. To end, it been employing several assist strategic planning, agenda definitions identification emerging future technologies. Originality/value According literature, possible understand organizations can also use establish priorities answer national international trends S&T (Science Technology) well as development societal needs.