Critical and Emerging Technologies Index

A new global index ranks 25 countries on performance across five key technology sectors: semiconductors (35%), AI (25%), biotechnology (20%), space (15%), and quantum (5%).

  • Developed using public and commercial data, the index reflects strategic weightings based on criteria like geopolitical relevance, dual-use potential, and innovation impact.
  • The United States leads across all five sectors, powered by deep investments, world-class talent, and a robust innovation ecosystem. Its dominance is most evident in AI, semiconductors, and space.
  • China ranks second overall, showing rapid gains in biotechnology and quantum, but still trails in semiconductors and advanced AI due to foreign tech dependence.
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