emergent technologies
The recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics.
emergent technologies — the recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 4 occupations in our catalogue, including innovation engineer, innovation officer, microelectronics designer, and microelectronics materials engineer.
Occupations that require emergent technologies
Showing top 4 of 4 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is emergent technologies?
The recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics.
What category of skill is emergent technologies?
ESCO classifies emergent technologies under the knowledge category, specifically in the engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified subcategory.
Is emergent technologies an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.
Which jobs require emergent technologies?
In our catalogue, 4 occupations list emergent technologies as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include innovation engineer, innovation officer, microelectronics designer, microelectronics materials engineer.
How transferable is emergent technologies between industries?
ESCO tags emergent technologies as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is emergent technologies the same as progressive technologies?
Yes — emergent technologies is also known as progressive technologies. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn emergent technologies?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands emergent technologies and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.