This year’s cohort are leaders in carbon capture, alternative meat and circular economies, while others aim to address food security, financial access and more
Technology Pioneers’ are also contributing to COVID-19 responses through testing, diagnostics and more.
TUE, JUN 16 2020-theG&BJournal-The World Economic Forum announced today its 2020 Technology Pioneers, future headline-makers addressing global issues with cutting-edge technology. From artificial intelligence (AI) to carbon capture, this year’s cohort is using innovations to protect the climate, improve healthcare and much more, helping us to reset society and build towards a better future.
“This year’s class of Technology Pioneers are improving society and advancing their industries around the world,” said Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum. “These are the companies that think differently and stand out as potential game-changers. We’re looking forward to the role they’ll play in shaping the future of their industries.”
Of the 100 firms selected, over one-quarter are female-led, more than double the industry average. These firms also come from diverse regions that stretch beyond traditional tech hubs, with companies using innovative technology in novel ways all around the world.
In Brazil, CargoX is digitizing trucking to optimize logistics that can improve the livelihood of truckers in the country. India’s ZestMoney is using its technology to transform the financial services industry, offering affordable credit to those who are unable to access this through traditional finance paths.
Each Tech Pioneer is impacting their country and their community in different ways. For example, Kenya’s Twiga is lowering food costs in Africa by using B2B data to make food supply chains more efficient.
Other economies represented include: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, China, Chile, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Luxembourg, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), Spain, United States, United Kingdom.
As well as their regional diversity, this year’s Technology Pioneers are at the cutting-edge of a wide range of industries that span smart cities, healthcare cleantech, finance, logistics and more.
For example, the US-based Metawave is using AI and machine learning to enhance automotive sensors with the capability to make cars smarter and safer. In China, Sensoro has developed internet of things solutions to enhance smart city capabilities around the world.
Many other Technology Pioneers are focusing their innovations on combating climate change. Polystyvert focuses on implementing a circular economy for plastics; Aleph Farms focuses on advancements of alternative means that can help promote a more sustainable food system.
In addition to their long-standing contributions to their industries, many Technology Pioneers are also using their tech to support COVID-19 responses around the world. Some, like Sherlock Biosciences and Genetron Health, have helped develop rapid testing options for COVID-19. Another, Lunit, whose technology uses AI to analyse lung diseases from chest X-rays, has released its software for free online to help medical professions in the diagnostics and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
This year’s cohort selection also marks the 20th anniversary of the Technology Pioneers community. Many past recipients have gone on to become household names including, Airbnb, Google, Kickstarter, Mozilla, Palantir Technologies, Spotify, TransferWise, Twitter and Wikimedia.
Following their selections as Technology Pioneers, this year’s firms will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum workshops, events and high-level discussions throughout their two years in the community. Firms also have opportunities to work with policy-makers and private sector leaders to help define the global agenda on key issues.
The 2020 Technology Pioneers include:
Asia
ABC Technology, People’s Republic of China. Extracts insights automatically from unstructured data and improves decision-making
ABEJA, Japan. End-to-end artificial intelligence solutions using a self-developed platform
Banuba, Hong Kong SAR. Specializing in computer vision and shaping a future beyond cameras
BigSpring, Singapore. Lifelong skilling with measurable return on investment
Bitmark, Taiwan, China. Restores trust in data
Coda Payments, Singapore. Monetization in emerging markets for digital content providers
CureApp, Japan. Prescription digital therapeutics to treat medical disorders and diseases
Genetron Health, People’s Republic of China. Precision oncology R&D to prevent and cure cancer in China
GuanData, People’s Republic of China. Committed to making smarter decisions and enabling intelligent enterprise
K2 Data Technology, People’s Republic of China. An industrial big data and artificial intelligence company
Lunit, Republic of Korea. Using artificial intelligence to conquer cancer
Sensoro, People’s Republic of China. Technology services devoted to sensing everything intelligently
StashAway, Singapore. A digital wealth management platform aimed at building long-term wealth
Stellapps, India. Data-led, internet of things-based, farm-to-consumer dairy supply chain digitization
Veridium Labs, Hong Kong SAR. Fintech focused on unlocking the trillion-dollar natural capital asset class
Xtransfer, People’s Republic of China. Making small and medium-sized enterprise financial services simple and accessible
ZestMoney, India. Artificial intelligence-based digital lending platform disbursing affordable credit to millions
Europe
Ada Health, Germany. A digital front door to the future of health
Akselos, Switzerland. Using real-time digital twins to accelerate the energy transition
Alpine Quantum Technologies, Austria. Realizes turn-key quantum solutions to address second quantum revolution challenges
Chainlink, UK. Connecting blockchain smart contracts with real-world data
ClimeWorks, Switzerland. Empowering climate positiveness by permanently removing carbon dioxide from the air
ComplyAdvantage, UK. Reinventing money-laundering data using machine-learning technology
Dawex, France. A data exchange technology company operating a data marketplace
Dorae, UK. The physical trade cloud
Eigen Technologies, UK. Transforming documents into data to drive better, faster business outcomes
Elliptic, UK. Protecting businesses against financial crime in crypto
Enevo, Finland. Data analytics and automated logistics software for the waste industry
Haven, UK. A transportation management system for international shippers
IMMO Investment, UK. Using technology to simplify real estate sales, rentals and investments
Job Today, Luxembourg. A leading hiring app in the UK and Spain
Kalido, UK. Fuelling prosperity through artificial intelligence-powered people and opportunity matching
MakerDAO, Denmark. Inclusive and transparent platform for economic empowerment on the blockchain
Mirakl, France. A platform strategy to compete fairly in a digital economy
Nextail, Spain. Smart retail platform empowering fashion merchandisers
Oura Ring, Finland. Democratizing health information
ProGlove, Germany. A leader in industrial wearables
Ripjar, UK. Products to fight financial crime and manage risk
Starling Bank, UK. A digital bank app providing retail accounts and banking services
Streetbees, UK. Market research meets technology: real data in real time
Wingcopter, Germany. Manufacturer of unmanned, electric-powered, vertical take-off and landing aircraft
Latin America
CargoX, Brazil. An online Latin American trucking system connecting loads with carriers
Descomplica, Brazil. Pairing education and tech for classes reaching millions of students
Ripio, Argentina. Gateway to the new digital economy in Latin America
The Not Company, Chile. Using artificial intelligence to help develop food products from plants
Middle East and Africa
3d Signals, Israel. Plug-and-play factory digitalization for improved productivity
Aleph Farms, Israel. Leading a sustainable food system to nurture a thriving planet
MorphiSec, Israel. Deterministic endpoint protection against fileless attacks and evasive malware
Optibus, Israel. A high-tech mobility platform improving mass transportation in cities
Prospera, Israel. Transforming how food is grown with data and artificial intelligence
Seebo, Israel. Helping manufacturers increase capacity and prevent losses using artificial intelligence
Lori Systems, Kenya. Tech-driven logistics services company seamlessly coordinating haulage across frontier markets
Twiga Foods, Kenya. A marketplace focused on lowering food costs in African cities
North America
Air Protein, USA. Making air-based meat to sustainably feed the future
Avanci, USA. One-stop access to essential patented technology for connected devices
Axonify, Canada. A modern learning solution for frontline employees that actually works
Boston Metal, USA. Game-changing metals production: better, less expensive steel without carbon emissions
Brightseed, USA. Using artificial intelligence to discover phytonutrients for health and wellness
Carbon Engineering, Canada. Removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere at large scale
Clarity AI, USA. Tech platform analysing the societal impact of investments and organizations
DataVisor, USA. A fraud detection platform powered by transformational artificial intelligence technology
DEVCON, USA. Artificial intelligence-powered enterprise security software for all industries
Dragos, USA. An industrial cybersecurity technology and services company
EdCast, USA. Artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud for unified discovery and personalized learning
Ellevest, USA. On a mission to get more money into women’s hands
Energy Vault, USA. Enables renewable energy to provide baseload power 24/7
Enveil, USA. Pioneering data security to protect data in use
EquityZen, USA. A marketplace for private company shareholders and investors
Fiddler Labs, USA. Delivering explainable artificial intelligence with trust, visibility and insights built in
Foghorn Systems, USA. Deriving machine learning and artificial intelligence-powered insights to organizations
Guideline, USA. A retirement company offering a fully automated 401(k)
Innowatts, USA. Powering the energy transition forward with artificial intelligence
Instrumental, USA. Leveraging artificial intelligence to find and fix manufacturing process issues
Integris Software, USA. Data privacy automation
Kebotix, USA. Artificial intelligence and robotics-powered materials platform
Knotch, USA. Content intelligence platform for brands that independently measures content marketing
Lavva, USA. Vegan yoghurt made with real ingredients and zero added sugar
Lightning Labs, USA. Technology for faster, cheaper, global digital payments
Metawave, USA. Advancing automotive radar sensors and boosting the deployment of 5G
MindBridge, Canada. Technology for restoring trust in financial data
Peek, USA. Connecting the world through experiences with a double-sided marketplace
Phylagen, USA. Arming organizations with the power of environmental genomics and data
Piano Software, USA. Software-as-a-service platform offering analytics, personalization and subscription
Polystyvert, Canada. Implementing a circular economy for petroleum-based plastics
Remix, USA. Helping cities around the world envision their mobility future
Rize, USA. Next-generation 3D additive manufacturing
Roadbotics, USA. Empowering communities to make data-driven infrastructure decisions
SecurityScorecard, USA. A global leader in cybersecurity ratings
Sherlock Biosciences, USA. Making molecular diagnostics better, faster and more affordable
Shippo, USA. A shipping platform for 21st-century e-commerce
Smart Wires, USA. A “valve” that increases power grid transfer capacity by 20%-40%
Takeoff Technologies, USA. Automated end-to-end micro-fulfilment solution that helps grocers thrive online
Trace Genomics, USA. Deep machine learning and agronomic knowledge to advance food production
Trulioo, Canada. Global identity verification
Two Hat Security, Canada. Artificial intelligence-powered content moderation platform
Veo Robotics, USA. Transforming factories by making machines responsive to humans
Verge Genomics, USA. Next-generation drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases
Versatile, USA. Non-intrusive technology giving construction professionals hard data for easier decision-making
Vim, USA. Enabling value-based healthcare decisions by aligning payer and provider incentives
ZeroFox, USA. Safeguards modern organizations from dynamic security threats
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