As industries undergo rapid transformation, emerging technologies are driving significant disruption across key sectors, enabling smarter decisions and fostering sustainable growth. From artificial intelligence (AI) to advanced materials, Frost & Sullivan’s 15th Edition of the Top 50 Technologies provides critical insights to empower organizations in making strategic build, buy, or borrow decisions.

The future of the chemical and material industries hinges on collaboration, as industrial growth accelerates, and new competitors disrupt various sectors in the post-COVID industrial boom. Polymer manufacturers, equipment providers, and end users are collaborating more than ever, with automation being the key driver of this shift.

This is bringing a transformation across the value chain, emphasizing data-driven insights and monetization. And the best part? Many new and exciting growth opportunities.

For over 15 years, Frost & Sullivan’s Top 50 Technologies Initiative has identified game-changing innovations that redefine industries and create multi-billion-dollar opportunities. From hybrid energy systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automation to messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) drugs and blockchain technology, these breakthroughs have reshaped global markets, enhanced business efficiencies, and accelerated digital transformation.

Each year, emerging technologies fuel industry advancements, influencing how companies innovate, strategize, and stay competitive. As we unveil the 15th edition of the Top 50 Technologies for 2025, we reflect on past breakthroughs and their lasting impact on industries.

Industry experts explored the transformational impact of upcycling ingredients in the global food and beverage industry in a Frost & Sullivan growth webinar. Upcycling — a sustainable initiative that involves converting food waste and byproducts into high-value ingredients — allows companies to not just build sustainable supply chains but also explore lucrative growth opportunities.

This way, companies are reducing environmental impact while creating new revenue streams and addressing consumer demands for clean labels and innovative products.

Sustainability initiatives and food technology innovations are rapidly transforming the pet food industry and animal feed industry, reshaping the complete nutrition value chain. Practices like precision nutrition, personalization, and ethical sourcing are now gaining momentum for both pets and livestock.

In the pet food industry, consumers are driving demand for healthier alternatives, such as plant-based proteins and freeze-dried foods. Meanwhile, animal feed suppliers are reducing reliance on antibiotics and prioritizing green, sustainable ingredients for healthier livestock feed.