The Science

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Introduction

The Three Horizons Framework is a strategic model used to help organizations and individuals manage innovation over time. It provides a structured way to explore how today’s ideas can evolve into future breakthroughs — while still addressing present needs.

Horizon 1: Optimize the Present

Focus: Efficiency & performance improvement

This horizon represents the current systems, technologies, and business models. The aim is to refine and sustain existing approaches.

  • Enhance what already works
  • Streamline processes
  • Incremental innovation

Horizon 2: Emerging Opportunities

Focus: Bridging today with tomorrow
This horizon is where new ideas are tested and incubated — often risky, but with high potential. It challenges parts of the current system but still aligns with today’s goals.

  • Pilot projects and prototypes
  • Streamline processes
  • Incremental innovation

Horizon 1: Optimize the Present

Focus: Efficiency & performance improvement

This horizon represents the current systems, technologies, and business models. The aim is to refine and sustain existing approaches.

  • Enhance what already works
  • Streamline processes
  • Incremental innovation

Why It Matters

  • Enhance what already works
  • Streamline processes
  • Incremental innovation
  • Enhance what already works
  • Streamline processes
  • Incremental innovation

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