The global knowledge economy is going through a decisive phase of transformation. In the next decade, growth will depend on the combination of human talent, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI). These three components form Frost & Sullivan’s HiDiAi framework. From productivity changes driven by AI to population shifts and the quest for digital independence, economies are changing how knowledge is created, scaled, and monetized.
During this transition, governments are encouraging the development of STEM talent, companies are adopting smart manufacturing and modern professional services, and financial systems are enhancing inclusion through digital connections. Countries that find ways to overlap the HiDiAi components will speed up innovation, create more value, and build stronger economies by 2035.
This analysis examines the major forces, technology drivers, and policy tools that are reshaping the knowledge economy through 2035. We look at how corporate training programs are closing talent gaps, how knowledge-based supply chains and smart technology are changing industrial competition, and how human-AI collaboration is developing in governance and business. We also introduce Knowledge Intensity Scores, which measure industries based on the HiDiAi components, to enable policymakers and businesses to identify future leaders and laggards.
As economies grow more knowledge-driven and interconnected, country macroeconomic success will require a shift from traditional industrial strategies to integrated human, digital, and AI systems. Countries, companies, and investors that take action early will place themselves at the center of the next global growth model.

• What are the emerging growth opportunities in knowledge-intensive industries, and how can you leverage the HiDiAi framework for intelligence innovation?
• How can you optimize your growth strategies based on knowledge intensity scores across sectors?
• Which key policies are encouraging STEM, sub-national level digital independence, and AI adoption?
• What are the major futuristic business models transforming platform development, smart technology, and human-AI collaboration?