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Innovators Under 352024

Tomorrow’s technologies are being developed today. Every year, we recognize young people from around the world who are leading the way through research and entrepreneurship. This year’s innovators are driving progress toward better health, a more stable climate, and greater equality. Each was selected from hundreds of nominees by expert judges and our editorial staff. Keep an eye out for these innovators in the years to come—they’re already making an impact.

Sep 9, 2024Ricardo Santos

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Materials science

The stuff we use to make solar panels, semiconductors, and medical devices determines much about their properties and performance. These innovators are creating new materials for these and other technologies.

Biotechnology

We still have much to learn about how our bodies and brains work. These innovators are investigating the nature of disease and exploring how technology can help us live longer, healthier lives.

Robotics

Robots are getting better faster, thanks to generative AI. These innovators are harnessing such advances to make it easier to train robots and teach them about our world.

Climate and energy

To prevent catastrophic climate change, we must decarbonize many parts of the global economy. These innovators are tackling some of the toughest sectors, including air travel and cement manufacturing.

Artificial intelligence

There’s been a lot of buzz about AI, and these innovators are focused on the fundamentals. They’re figuring out how to improve AI systems or apply this technology to new problems.