New or emerging technologies that have the potential for widespread application and significant impact on the economy and society. They are usually in an early stage of development, testing, or market entry, with their future development and applications not yet fully established.

Examples are quantum technologies, new generations of artificial intelligence, biotechnology and nanotechnology. The advanced materials.

See also: Breaking technologies.

Important: In European documents, emerging and disruptive technologies combine two separate concepts – „emerging“ and „breakthrough (transforming)“ technologies. They are not entirely synonymous. A technology can be emerging without necessarily being disruptive.