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About the Technology Pioneers
Who are the Technology Pioneers?
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Who are the Technology Pioneers?

Technology Pioneers are companies from around the world that develop and apply the most innovative and transformational technologies in the fields of information technology, renewable energy and biotechnology / health. The work undertaken by these companies holds the promise of significantly affecting the way business and society operate. Each innovation is another step in society's attempt to harness, adapt and utilize technology to change and improve our world. The World Economic Forum identifies between 30 and 50 companies as Technology Pioneers every year.

  • Year of Programme launch: 2000
  • Total Technology Pioneers (incl 2007): 352
    
 

 
Point of View
 
Peter Torreele, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum

"This year the World Economic Forum received a record number of applications from companies around the world to become a Technology Pioneer. From a highly competitive field, we are extremely pleased to have a community that is using innovation and technology to dramatically affect the way society and business operate."


Peter Torreele, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum

 
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