Next Big Things in Tech 2023 | Fast Company

From quantum computing breakthroughs to factory-friendly generative AI, these technologies are changing every facet of our economy—and our lives.

The relentless march of technology continues to power today’s rapidly evolving economy. Advancements in fields like artificial intelligence, blockchain offerings, and cloud computing continue to shape seemingly every sector. And though there are thousands of interesting new products and services released to an eager public every year, a select group of technologies manage to stand above the rest.

A panel of 18 Fast Company editors and writers selected this year’s 119 Next Big Things in Tech winners, featuring both industry titans and fledgling brands. The winners span 29 categories, such as AI and Data, E-Commerce and Retail, Robotics and Automation, and Security and Privacy. (Here’s the methodology we use to choose honorees.) In our evaluations, we looked beyond just immediate triumphs (though near-term impact is certainly a factor) to consider whether the innovations contain enough latent power to burgeon into even greater significance in the years ahead.

Whether the winning company is using augmented reality to improve our real-world vision or further democratizing electric-vehicle charging, each reflects fresh thinking and cutting-edge technology in ways that impressed us—and we’re betting the technology on display here will impress you too.