Explore 30 technology segments
A range of areas for exploring innovative technologies with the potential for impact and future growth. Support for projects considers feasibility, risks, ethics and sustainability.
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Areas for exploration. Inclusion in the catalogue does not mean a project or business has been selected for investment.
Intelligence and automation
AI, robots and computing: investigate usefulness, reliability, safety and human participation.
- Generative AI and agents
- AI for business transformation
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography
- Quantum computing
Health and life
Technologies for health, autonomy and human performance: assess evidence, access and safety requirements.
- Artificial organs, tissues and bioengineering
- Synthetic biology and biomanufacturing
- Digital health and medical devices
- Assistive technology and accessibility
- Sports technologies
Experiences and knowledge
Tools for learning, creating and simulating: understand users, outcomes and business sustainability.
- Games and creation tools
- Educational software
- Virtual, augmented and spatial reality
- Digital financial infrastructure and blockchain
- Digital twins and simulation
Mobility and connected systems
Delivery, transport and connectivity: study real operations, infrastructure, authorisations and environmental impact.
- Automated logistics and delivery
- Advanced air mobility
- Space and small satellites
- Advanced communications and edge computing
- Precision agriculture
Materials and production
From the nanoscale to construction: assess manufacturing, resources, quality and cost at scale.
- Nanotechnology and advanced materials
- Rare earths and critical minerals
- Semiconductors and miniaturisation
- Advanced manufacturing and 3D printing
- Smart construction and buildings
Energy and resources
Energy generation, storage and resource use: investigate efficiency, costs, impacts and technical challenges.
- Batteries and energy storage
- Advanced geothermal energy
- Water, treatment and reuse
- Carbon capture and industrial decarbonisation
- Nuclear fusion and related technologies
An area may belong to several families. The range of topics does not demonstrate financial diversification.
Potential and stage
Examine the innovation, the problem it could solve and its potential impact. Distinguish hypotheses, prototypes, pilots and products, with explicit evidence and uncertainties.
Feasibility and growth
Consider demand, the team, costs and adoption prospects. Market growth does not establish an investment return.
Responsibility and risks
Examine safety, environmental effects, access, conflicts of interest and dependencies between technologies.
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Research and selection
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Structure and governance
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Operations and transparency
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Sources to explore
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