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World Technology Pioneers

December 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Stumbled across the World Economic Forum’s awards for tech pioneers on Red Herring here. Hard core innovation in biotech, energy and IT from around the world… here. My favorite: check out Garlik, an early app for the semantic web focused upon personal security here.

47 Tech Companies That Could Change the World

The World Economic Forum announced Thursday a list of startup technology companies that the international organization said have demonstrated visionary leadership and proven technology that could change business and society.

From towing ships with wind-powered kites to 3-D facial recognition software, the 47 companies chosen as this year’s Technology Pioneers come from 10 countries and do work in the fields of IT, Energy, or Biotech. The companies were selected from a group of 225 nominees by a panel of leading technology experts.

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