Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025: Insights from the World Economic Forum
Published: June 24, 2025
Each year, breakthrough innovations emerge from research laboratories worldwide, presenting novel opportunities to tackle some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Frontiers, has released its latest report highlighting the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025—a carefully curated list of innovations poised to reshape industries and societies globally.
Overview of the Report
Drawing on expert nominations and a rigorous foresight evaluation process, the report showcases ten cutting-edge technologies. These range from structural battery composites and engineered living therapeutics, to osmotic power and AI-generated content watermarking. For each technology, the report delves into the latest scientific advancements, assesses the strategic impact on various sectors, and evaluates the readiness of the surrounding ecosystem across five key dimensions.
This comprehensive analysis aims to provide policymakers, business leaders, and innovators with a forward-looking lens to effectively harness these transformative technologies. The goal is to promote sustainable growth, build societal resilience, and encourage inclusive innovation that benefits broad populations.
Key Highlights of the Top 10 Technologies
While the report offers detailed profiles of each technology, some notable areas include:
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Structural Battery Composites: Advanced materials that combine energy storage with structural functionality, enabling lighter and more efficient electric vehicles and devices.
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Engineered Living Therapeutics: Innovations in bioengineering that create living organisms or cells designed to treat diseases, revolutionizing healthcare approaches.
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Osmotic Power: Harnessing the energy generated by the difference in salt concentration between seawater and freshwater, presenting a renewable energy solution.
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AI-Generated Content Watermarking: Tools designed to authenticate and safeguard digital content created by artificial intelligence, addressing challenges around misinformation and intellectual property protection.
Supporting Resources and Further Engagement
The World Economic Forum provides various avenues for deeper exploration of these technologies, including:
- Downloadable full report and PDF summaries
- Online readers and detailed press releases
- Expert blogs explaining the selection process and implications
- Informative videos spotlighting key technologies and their potential impact
- Interactive sessions and strategic intelligence briefings
Additionally, the Forum connects this year’s insights with previous editions from 2021, 2023, and 2024, creating a valuable continuum for tracking technological progress and emerging trends.
About the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. This report builds upon their ongoing mission to inform decision-making and drive innovation in alignment with global sustainability and resilience goals.
For those interested in exploring the full Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 report and related materials, more information and resources are available on the World Economic Forum’s website.
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