Innovative technologies that have the potential to fundamentally change existing products, services, production processes or ways of working. They can replace established solutions, create new markets and opportunities, or lead to significant changes in entire industries.

Examples are artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, quantum technologies and new materials, when their application leads to a fundamental change compared to previous solutions.

See also: Emerging technologies.

Important: Breakthrough technologies are not necessarily emerging. The concept highlights their potential to change existing markets, technologies, and ways of working, regardless of the stage of their development.