The 10 Tech Industries That Will Transform the World by 2035
Major transformations are on the horizon for the next decade — redefining work, mobility systems, production methods, and even social connections.
According to an analysis published in Forbes by Amir Husain, computer science and technology graduate, innovation goes beyond improving existing tools: it’s about creating entirely new platforms.
The same analysis highlights breakthroughs in areas such as computing, biology, aerospace, logistics, and culture. These industries are considered essential for maintaining global competitiveness and ensuring technological sovereignty in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
1. Next-Generation Computing
Computer science is moving beyond the traditional Von Neumann architecture. Quantum, neuromorphic, and generative algorithmic platforms won’t just accelerate existing programs — they’ll enable entirely new fields of application.
This includes redesigned cryptography, material simulations for quality control, and drug discovery in months instead of years. Quantum computers won’t replace classical ones, but they will outperform them in specific tasks. At the same time, neuromorphic systems may drive the next revolution in deep learning through spiking neural networks — more brain-like, energy-efficient, and resilient to adversarial attacks.
2. Cities as Vertical Farms
Population growth is pushing arable land to its limits, driving deforestation and threatening food security. Urban vertical farming is the alternative, enabling higher yields with less land.
One example is Bustanica, in Dubai, which achieves seven-digit annual production with drastically lower water consumption. The future points toward AI-managed farms, electrified logistics, and crops adapted to local demand — ensuring stable prices and availability in megacities.
3. Medicine Personalized at the Genetic Level
Genetic editing has moved from the lab to the clinic, with the approval of pioneering therapies for hereditary blood diseases.
The sector is advancing toward programmable proteins and personalized treatments monitored in real time by AI. The aim: to reduce reliance on palliative care and achieve complete cures.
4. Spatial Computing & Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Spatial computing is shifting from demos to real workplace applications. Companies are already testing AR and VR headsets to enhance training, maintenance, and contextual support for manufacturing tasks.
In this context, the Metaverse is not just entertainment — it’s about persistent environments for business meetings and training.
At the same time, BCIs are emerging as a new input channel: initially focused on accessibility, they are evolving toward high-performance applications. For mass adoption, they must offer non-invasive sensors with low latency and high resolution.
5. Space Becomes a Middle-Class Experience
Reusable heavy transport is dramatically cutting launch costs, accelerating the industrialization of orbital logistics. Today, more than 100 satellite launch companies operate worldwide — from Isar Aerospace in Germany to Firefly in the U.S.
This trend could soon make recreational space travel feasible. Like past transport innovations, space tourism won’t become mainstream overnight — but eventually, it may become routine.
6. Water as a Solvable Resource
Water stress, worsened by overconsumption and disputes over rivers, is being tackled through large-scale desalination.
New plants combine next-gen reverse osmosis with renewable energy, energy recovery, and advanced purification systems. Karachi, with nearly 20 million residents, is building a new desalination plant to supply millions. What began in the Gulf is now spreading to other densely populated regions.
7. The Sky as a Managed Highway
Urban air mobility is moving from projections to concrete routes. United and Archer have already announced the O’Hare–Vertiport corridor in Chicago, while more flexible regulatory frameworks are under consideration in East Asia and the Middle East.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing rules that would allow autonomous flights beyond line of sight. Meanwhile, aerospace-grade software platforms are being developed to manage millions of drones and autonomous aircraft simultaneously — with applications in logistics, healthcare, safety, and urban planning.
8. Entertainment Beyond Physical Limits
Shows are no longer confined to stadiums and stages. Holographic and immersive concerts will gather millions of spectators worldwide at the same time.
An example is Riyadh’s Mukaab, where architecture, optics, and computing converge into a new cultural format.
9. Robots as Companions
Humanoid and bio-inspired robots are moving closer to real-world adoption. Apptronik’s Apollo and Figure are already working in the automotive industry, while Agility’s Digit is active in warehouses. Argon Mechatronics develops systems capable of anticipatory precision manufacturing.
Adoption follows a pattern: starting with repetitive tasks, then moving to skill and perception. Instead of replacing jobs, these robots will take over dangerous or highly regulated roles — with profits reinvested into new labor-intensive industries.
10. Organs On-Demand
The combination of xenotransplantation and bioprinting offers an alternative to today’s organ waitlists.
Companies like Cellink and Aspect Biosystems are working on the first clinical trials while perfecting scaffolds, cell sources, and automation systems to ensure quality and compatibility.
Source: Forbes, 2025