Future and emerging technologies (FET) may eventually transform European societies. The EU needs to know what the likely fields are so it can invest and support them properly. An EU team compiled a list of 171 such areas, drawn from traditional and non-traditional sources of innovation.
FET are those technologies likely to have a strong impact on the European economy and society. FET implies high-risk, long-term, multidisciplinary research that lays the foundation for next-generation technologies. Therefore, pinpointing and developing the technologies are high priority for associated EU bodies.
Further details: Technologies to watch