Institute for the Future
Research ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Institute for the Future (IFTF) is a nonprofit research organization based in Palo Alto, California, with a history spanning more than five decades. It supports decision‑makers in business, government, and social impact sectors through global forecasts, custom research, and foresight education and training aimed at navigating change and developing resilient strategies. Its methodologies and toolsets are designed to generate coherent views of transformative possibilities across sectors to support a more sustainable future. Overall, the organization positions itself within the research services field, serving a diverse client base and operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A recent development is the January 2026 launch of Tokenised Real Estate Fundamentals, a professional training programme developed in collaboration with the University of Nicosia and building on prior work with TheBlock Advisory FZCO.