Foresight Science & Technology, Inc. (Foresight), founded in 1980, is one of the world’s leading providers of commercialization, technology transfer, and due diligence services. Our methodology is described in The Art & Science of Technology Transfer, a best-selling textbook by our founder, Dr. Phyllis “Leah” Speser, who also helped develop the legislation that created the US innovation ecosystem and is emulated by innovation ecosystems around the globe. Our customers include: universities, companies, government agencies, laboratories, foundations, inventors and investors. Our services include assessing technologies, marketing and licensing technologies, training and mentoring, launching programs, and providing operational and technical support.
Members of the Foresight team are veterans of commercialization and product development with experience in research, technology transfer, licensing, new venture creation, and business development. We understand the risks associated with early stage technologies; the high cost of intellectual property protection and how to mitigate these risks; the objectives of technology transfer offices (TTOs); and, the art of marketing technologies and engaging with third parties for licensing activities.
Foresight’s staff of over 70 experts has domain expertise across all industries:
| Life Sciences | Defense and Security |
| Medical Devices | Aviation, Aerospace, and Transportation |
| Chemicals and Advanced Materials | Information Technology and Apps |
| Energy and Renewable Energy | Communications |
| Environmental | Hardware and Software |
| Electrical and Electronics | Education |
| Optics, Photonics and Optoelectronics | Social and Behavioral Sciences |
Vision
To foster thriving ecosystems in technology and knowledge transfer, new product development, and business development that enable innovators to create a better world.
Mission
To provide exceptional value for money through high-quality services, products, and meaningful relationships while providing the best possible results for our clients, partners, shareholders, and team.
Value Proposition
Craftsmanship, Wisdom, Excellence: Foresight is the collective experience of over 60 experts from across all industries and 45 years of know-how in the art and science of technology and knowledge transfer. Providing valuable solutions through custom consulting services and training, we support thriving ecosystems across research and innovation sectors. Our passion for new product and business development inspires clients from academia, industry, and government to create a better world.
