2022 Global Future Industry Index

 

In 2022, the highly contagious mutated virus Omikron ravaged the world, further exacerbating the already struggling economies of various countries that had not fully recovered from the pandemic. Many central banks attempted to address the greatly underestimated inflation by implementing monetary tightening policies. 

In the midst of this predicament, the development of science and technology is the key to humanity‘s breakthrough. ICV, as an international consulting firm specializing in cutting-edge technology fields, released the first annual global future industry development index report (GFII 2022), providing reference for people from all walks of life around the world.

“Future industry” refers to industries that have a significant impact on human production and life, have a driving effect on progress of society and economy, and are characterized by forward-looking and disruptive features. The future industries play a significant role in terms of leading global economic growth, guiding human social progress, and enhancing national competitiveness.

ICV has referenced the standards and definitions of organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), then defined the 2022 annual “future industry” as six major fields: Quantum information, green energy, AI robot, metaverse, advanced communication, and biotechnology.

 

Quantum Information

The progress of quantum technology has the potential to completely change the fields of computation, medicine, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, communication, and defense. Quantum information science includes quantum computing, quantum precise measurement and quantum encryption.

 

Green Energy

Also known as renewable energy, compared to traditional energy, the biggest feature is that it does not produce environmental pollution. The focus is on solar energy, tidal energy, ocean thermal energy, nuclear energy, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and energy storage devices. Green energy has the advantages of environmental protection and no possibility of energy depletion, so it is valued by many countries, especially those with energy shortages.  

 

AI Robot

Covering two major branches, industrial robots and intelligent robots, including all mechanical devices that simulate human behavior or thinking and simulate other organisms (such as robots and robot cats). The  “future industry” focuses on intelligent robots, which are based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology and have the ability to learn, communicate, perceive, use tools, and manipulate machinery like humans.

 

Metaverse

Refers to a virtual reality space built on the basis of the real world, with a complete operating economic system, its high degree of openness and inclusiveness provide a good environment for creating value. The underlying technology support includes network communication (5G/6G), cloud computing, blockchain, digital twins, etc. Through the disruptive changes of productivity, the metaverse will bring humanity “the fourth industrial revolution".

 

Advanced Communication

Represented by the 6th generation wireless communication network, the deployment of faster and more reliable next-generation communication technology, and the use of satellite communication technology, will greatly improve the communication capabilities of various industries and fields, and provide a good foundation for the development of the Internet of Things and 5G/6G networks.

 

Biotechnology

Includes biopharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, gene therapy, bio-manufacturing, biofuels, and more. Bioscience plays an important role in medicine, agriculture, environmental protection, pharmaceuticals, and energy. For example, biopharmaceuticals can be used to treat cancer and other serious diseases, bio-manufacturing can be used for producing food and other products, and biofuels can be used to generate energy in a sustainable way.

 

The main contents of the report are listed below：