The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers community welcomes 100 new members, with startups leveraging artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies taking center stage.

The World Economic Forum has announced the selection of 100 new Technology Pioneers for this year.
ThisThese companies are focused on applying the latest AI technologies to develop innovative energy solutions and groundbreaking medical advancements, while also driving progress in biotechnology, space technology, and neurotechnology.
Among the 2024 Tech Pioneers selected, companies from the United States and China accounted for the largest share—after all, these two countries represent the world’s two largest startup ecosystems. India followed closely behind, with more startups making the list than in previous years.
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The World Economic Forum today announced its 2024 Class of Technology Pioneers. The 100 leading tech startups selected are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, developing clean-energy solutions and groundbreaking medical innovations, and advancing breakthroughs in biotechnology, space technology, and neurotechnology. Over the next two years, these companies will contribute pioneering insights and specialized expertise to the World Economic Forum’s Global Action Initiatives, helping to amplify the impact of these critical efforts.

Inspired by the latest technological breakthroughs, this year’s selected Technology Pioneer companies are actively leveraging artificial intelligence and data technologies to drive sustainable development—and are helping governments across industries and regions foster more equitable decision-making. Amidst rapid technological advancements and a rapidly evolving landscape, the forum’s Technology Pioneer community is demonstrating its transformative potential and entrepreneurial spirit, both of which are essential for shaping a brighter future.

"2024's Technology Pioneer Companies are sparking a revolution across industries worldwide," says Verena Kuhn, Head of the World Economic Forum’s Innovators Community. "These innovators are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive essential, transformative change—actively addressing the pressing challenges facing our world today. We’re eager to see how their groundbreaking work will enrich the World Economic Forum’s Action Initiatives and foster dynamic partnerships between the public and private sectors, enabling us to tackle these critical global issues more effectively than ever before."

This year’s Tech Pioneers include startups from 23 countries, one-third of which are led by female CEOs. The number of applicant companies reached an all-time high, but the selection criteria focused primarily on tech firms that have achieved significant breakthroughs in recent years and are now experiencing rapid growth. These cutting-edge technologies span areas such as nuclear fusion, biotechnology, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the most notable examples:

Space technology

The World Economic Forum’s latest report, "Space: A $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth," reveals that the space economy is projected to expand from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035. Nine pioneering space technology companies have been named as 2024 Technology Pioneers, representing a diverse range of sectors such as satellite manufacturers, space-based manufacturing firms, and space data providers—highlighting the exciting growth potential of this rapidly evolving industry. These companies include Amini, constellr, Pixxel, Space Forge, SWISSto12, TelePIX, Tenchijin, and UNIO Enterprise.

Neural technology

Neurotechnology is also a rapidly evolving field where innovative breakthroughs are emerging one after another, attracting venture capital investments that have already surpassed $8 billion—and continue to grow. According to a Pitchbook report, neurotech companies raised $1.4 billion in 2023, doubling the amount from 2022. Four pioneering neurotech startups were named as Technology Pioneers for 2024: BrainQ Technologies, Neurable, OpenBCI, and NextSense. These companies will participate in collaborative exchanges through the Forum on AI Governance Alliance.

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About the Technology Pioneer

The Technology Pioneers Community was launched in 2000, bringing together early-stage companies from around the globe that are pioneering innovations in design, development, and deployment—technologies poised to deliver significant impact on both business and society. The World Economic Forum provides these pioneers with a platform to collaborate and engage with leaders from the public and private sectors, enabling them to co-create fresh solutions aimed at addressing today’s challenges and building greater resilience for the future.

The Tech Pioneers Community is an innovator community under the Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It brings together globally leading startups at various stages of development, including tech pioneers in their early stages, growth-stage global innovators, and unicorn companies valued at over $1 billion.

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