Institute for Futures Research

Stellenbosch, South Africa

The Institute for Futures Research undertakes Futures research, trains corporates and individuals in the use of futures thinking tools, and offers various publications to keep clients updated on what is waiting on the horizon. The IFR is housed at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. It is the first and only Futures Institute of its kind on the African continent.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.ifr.sun.ac.za/

Address:
Institute for Futures Research, University of Stellenbosch Business School, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Country:
South Africa

Sub-region:
Southern Africa

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Africa
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1984
Age (years)
Institute for Futures Research
 41
South Africa average
 29
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Stefan Engelbrecht
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Charles Adjasi
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2025
Institute for Futures Research
 61
South Africa average
 28
Global average
 87
2024
Institute for Futures Research
 7
% Female staff
2025
Institute for Futures Research
 52%
South Africa average
 52%
Global average
 50%
2024
Institute for Futures Research
 42%
% Female researchers
2025
Institute for Futures Research
 80%
South Africa average
 46%
Global average
 47%

Social

Likes (2021)
Institute for Futures Research
 2,701
South Africa average
 14,514
Global average
 30,624
Followers (2025)
Institute for Futures Research
 854
South Africa average
 11,436
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 890
Followers (2022)
Institute for Futures Research
 881
Subscribers (2025)
Institute for Futures Research
 3,450
South Africa average
 4,354
Global average
 7,437
Instagram
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 116
South Africa average
 1,368
Global average
 12,323
Followers (2023)
Institute for Futures Research
 115
Followers (2025)
Institute for Futures Research
 5,000
South Africa average
 31,919
Global average
 15,869
Followers (2024)
Institute for Futures Research
 4,000

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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