As part of the FFF project “Breaking New Ground in Data-Driven Foresight” run by the Chair of Technology and Innovation in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Technological and Scientific Trend Analysis, a joint partner workshop was held at the Fraunhofer INT Institute in Euskirchen from November 26 to 28, 2025.

Niels Fetkenheuer, Clemens Armellini, and Marie Scheuffele from the University of Liechtenstein visited the project partner in Germany and were not only fascinated by the applied foresight research conducted by Fraunhofer INT, but also discussed joint research results, future cooperation opportunities, and ongoing cross-border collaboration.

After Dr. Marcus John and Melanie Martini from Fraunhofer INT visited the University of Liechtenstein last year, where the first joint partner workshop took place, this year saw a return invitation to Euskirchen, where the cooperation between the two project partners, which has now been in place for around two years, was further strengthened. The partner workshop kicked off with a research presentation by Melanie Martini (Fraunhofer INT, KATI Lab) and Marie Scheuffele (University of Liechtenstein, T&I Chair) on the topic of "Skills of the Future: What job postings reveal about AI skills" as part of the Fraunhofer INT public institute seminar. In their presentation, the speakers presented their current research on the use of online job posting data for data-driven foresight purposes and discussed the strengths and weaknesses of this innovative data source as well as its potential for the early detection of technology skill trends in the context of AI technology. Around 60 participants logged in online for the presentation, and the topic provided the perfect kick-off for the rest of the workshop agenda.

In addition to research-related discussions on data-driven foresight, data analysis, and tool applications, the agenda also included the creation of transfer opportunities, mutual support options, and collaboration in the MBA Technology and Innovation program. The overall outcome of the partner workshop was agreement that cooperation between the two organizations will continue and that joint paper submissions, new research project launches, and fresh teaching input are on the horizon. Ideally, the partner workshop will then enter its third round and the University of Liechtenstein will once again welcome Fraunhofer INT researchers to Vaduz.

The Chair of Technology and Innovation, headed by Prof. Dr. Leo Brecht, would like to express its sincere thanks to Fraunhofer INT for its hospitality and the excellent organization of the workshop. The staff of the Chair will be happy to answer any questions you may have about research topics and projects.

About Fraunhofer INT: The Fraunhofer Institute for Technological and Scientific Trend Analysis INT offers scientifically sound assessment and consulting services across the entire spectrum of technological developments. For 50 years now, Fraunhofer INT has been a reliable partner for the German Federal Ministry of Defense, advising it and carrying out research projects in the fields of technology analysis and strategic planning. Fraunhofer INT also conducts successful research for civil public clients and companies, both nationally and internationally, ranging from medium-sized companies to DAX30 corporations.