Startup industries in 2026 are ditching trend-chasing. Instead, they're focusing on building businesses with strong, scalable infrastructure. As a result, investors are concentrating capital into sectors where infrastructure can’t be easily replicated. The trending industries of 2026 span across Vertical Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Defense Technology, and Government Technology. We talked with Venture Atlanta board
Every year, the Forum selects 100 early-stage companies to join its Technology Pioneers Community. This year’s cohort, spanning 23 countries, arrives at a defining moment: deep tech investment is surging, AI accounts for more than 60% of all global venture capital, and the lines between software, hardware, energy and biology are increasingly blurred. The chosen companies are tackling
Artificial intelligence is displacing workers at a rising rate, but that is also giving rise to another trend. More and more entrepreneurs are starting their own businesses after having been laid off. In 2024, 67% more entrepreneurs launched a venture after layoffs, and that number could keep growing as AI becomes even more entrenched. As someone who has experienced job
The rise of digital entrepreneurship, a sector led by visionaries who utilize technology to disrupt and reinvent industries, has permanently altered the face of modern business. Such entrepreneurs, exemplified by figures like Martin van Blerk, leverage technological advancements to innovatively address new or existing market needs. The importance of entrepreneurs in the tech sector cannot be overstated as they create
From IoT to robotics, the tech world is changing at a rapid pace. And thanks largely to the rapid rise of ChatGPT, nearly every industry is scrambling to incorporate generative AI into their business. With that, here's our list of 50 technology companies seeing significant growth. READ MORE FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE HERE
In today’s digital age, technology has become a driving force behind economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It’s essential for entrepreneurs and advocates within the entrepreneurial ecosystem to understand the impact of technology on entrepreneurship-led economic development (ELED) as the tech industry continues to advance. New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things
Starting a business in today’s fast-changing world can feel overwhelming, but it’s also packed with exciting possibilities. Especially with the rise of emerging technologies, there are endless business ideas for entrepreneurs who want to innovate, create value, and lead the next wave of technology startups. We’ll dive deep into emerging tech startup opportunities and show
In today's dynamic business landscape, businesses from small entrepreneurs to large multi-national enterprises are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize efficiency, increase productivity and maintain a competitive edge. As we enter the artificial intelligence era, AI PCs are becoming essential tools that can revolutionize smaller business operations by offering advanced technology typically used by large enterprises.
Like countless other disciplines, the practice of entrepreneurship is poised to be profoundly affected by generative AI, as is the competitive landscape for startups. “We’re in a moment of transformation where this is a tool that can do many things around the world and many things in almost any industry,” said Ethan Mollick, SM ’04, PhD
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are punching above their weight, transforming their approach to adopting new technologies to meet changing customer expectations and evolve alongside their competitors. Technology is rapidly changing, and with that, the way small businesses engage with their clients, market products and services and achieve near-term success while delivering higher productivity output and
