Introducing the 2024 Cohort of World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers: Harnessing AI for Global Impact
The World Economic Forum has recently announced the 2024 cohort of Technology Pioneers, a select group of 100 leading tech start-ups focused on applying new breakthroughs in AI to develop clean energy solutions, healthcare innovation, and progress in biotech, space, and neurotechnology. These companies will contribute cutting-edge insights and expertise to the Forum’s global initiatives over the next two years and help scale their impact.
This year’s cohort is harnessing AI and data to drive sustainability and more equitable decision-making in industries and governments. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the Technology Pioneers community exemplifies the transformative potential and entrepreneurial spirit essential for shaping a better future.
The 2024 cohort includes start-ups from 23 countries, with a third led by a woman chief executive. The focus this year is on companies with technology that has made significant breakthroughs and are now on explosive growth trajectories. These companies span various sectors, including space, neurotechnology, and clean technology.
In the space industry, nine companies are represented in the 2024 cohort, reflecting the growing excitement and promise of this sector. In neurotechnology, four start-ups are leveraging AI to drive innovation in precision neurology therapies and brain-computer interface technology. In clean technology, companies are pioneering carbon capture, regenerative agriculture, alternative proteins, nuclear fusion, and carbon-negative and circular materials.
The 2024 cohort will be invited to join Forum meetings and discussions throughout the year, bringing together leading stakeholders from the public and private sector. The first meeting will be the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024, which takes place in Dalian, China, from 25-27 June.
The diverse group of Technology Pioneers in the 2024 cohort is revolutionizing industries on a global scale and driving radical changes needed to confront the world’s most urgent challenges. These innovators are leveraging the most advanced technologies to build dynamic partnerships between the public and private sectors to solve critical global issues.
Stay tuned to see how these groundbreaking companies will enrich Forum initiatives and contribute to building a better future for all.