Abstract: This paper first introduces the background and methodology of the material technology foresight, which is the sub-project belongs to the project of "Technology Foresight Research into the Future 20 Years in China". Then gives a systematic analysis and international comparison on the Delphi investigation results, based on which the paper discusses the policy implication of material technology foresight, and points out some valuable questions in the future research.

Key words: technology foresight, material technology, Delphi, policy