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Welcome to the leading international institution for technology assessment!

Scientific and technological progress does not only improve our lives, but frequently has unexpected and often undesirable effects. At ITAS, we contribute to realizing its potential while minimizing its risks. 

Our addressees are politics, business, and society – the actors who shape scientific and technological progress. We offer them knowledge for action and point out possible solutions to global challenges.

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How to achieve a just energy transition in Europe?

ITAS researchers have contributed to the “White Paper: A Just Energy Transition in the EU” published by the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). It addresses pressing issues of justice in the transition to carbon-neutral energy systems.

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Big data and AI in football

Professional football is experiencing a veritable "data revolution". In a short profile on the EURO24, the TAB looks at the changes and potential that this development brings for players, scouts and coaches as well as spectators.

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Position paper to redefine the concept of excellence

How can excellent research with societal responsibility succeed? The “LeNa Shape” project has put forward proposals for a new definition of the concept of excellence and the necessary changes in the science system.

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Foresight Report 2024: Future-proofing critical infrastructure

The TAB has identified trends and systemic risks for the critical infrastructure systems of energy, agriculture and food as well as transport and mobility. The results are available on a new, modular microsite.

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