What are the top 20 emerging technological innovations? According to CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, an independent brokerage and investment group, there’s a diverse list of technologies, such as implantable electronics and quantum computing, and also trends, including social computing and open data initiatives, that will have significant impact over the next few years. The “Top 20 Innovations for 2020” list is part of CLSA’s very in-depth and thought-provoking report on the state of innovation and technology – “2020 Innovation: Pulling the Future Toward US.”

In addition to the top 20 innovations list, the report includes insightful analysis of how global drivers such as the economy, technology and shifting manufacturing borders are affecting innovation in many different industries. The authors also look at current inhibitors to innovation including R&D spending, VC funding, immigration restrictions and patent laws.

And if that is not enough, the report also contains company profiles on 16 innovative global organizations including tech giants Apple, IBM, Microsoft and Google, as well as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, American Express and even Schlumberger.

Last but not least, CLSA interviewed more than a dozen innovation experts (including myself) and included the transcripts in the report. I shared my thoughts on the culture in the Middle East and how it affects innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s just a small part of this impressive report that everyone with a stake in this innovation economy should study and learn from.

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