The European Innovation Council (EIC) has just released its 2024 Tech Report, showcasing 34 breakthrough and emerging technologies with the potential to redefine industries and strengthen Europe’s technological leadership.
Based on internal EIC data and expert insights, the report identifies early-stage trends that could have a significant impact on economic growth, sustainability, and Europe’s strategic autonomy in global innovation.
Pioneering Technologies for a Competitive and Sustainable Europe
The report explores a wide range of technologies in key areas such as:
- Green innovation (e.g. plant-based biomanufacturing)
- Healthcare (e.g. advanced drug discovery using targeted protein degradation)
- Digital transformation (e.g. miniaturised quantum systems)
- Industrial and space innovation (e.g. technologies for very low Earth orbit satellites)
These innovations represent the forefront of science and technology, with the potential to unlock new markets and societal solutions in the coming years.
A Strategic Tool for Decision-Makers, Investors and Innovators
The 2024 Tech Report offers data-driven insights to help policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs anticipate and act on emerging opportunities. It aligns with key policy frameworks and reports—including The Future of European Competitiveness by Mario Draghi and Align, Act, Accelerate by Manuel Heitor—which underline the urgency of strengthening Europe’s position in future technologies.
💡 From Vision to Impact: A Shared Innovation Agenda
The selected innovations were identified through a combination of quantitative analytics and expert qualitative assessments of both funded and non-funded proposals at early Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1–4). The report highlights scientific novelty and outlines potential areas for impact in the short and medium term.
This initiative is part of the EIC’s broader mission to build a more connected and future-oriented European innovation ecosystem, capable of supporting the next generation of tech champions.
👉 Explore the full report and discover the emerging technologies shaping Europe’s innovation future: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6db51313-d1d5-4866-be94-ac7cee6dfb77_en?filename=EIC-tech-report-2024.pdf