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2020 was defined by the SARS-CoV-2 virus – the “Coronavirus.” An unforgettable pathogen that irreversibly changed our daily lives. This shift in social dynamics, personal organization, and the way we meet our various needs has driven the adoption of technological solutions aimed at improving and protecting our lives.
2021 is a direct continuation of 2020 and the challenges caused by the pandemic. The implementation of technologies that directly address crisis-related problems will shape global trends in venture capital investment, overconsumption, and the need to build new infrastructure.
Here are the 7 technology trends for 2021 (both globally and locally):
Zoom has become synonymous with workplace communication. Now a public company with massive stock growth, it has set the standard for online communication. However, we all know this is far from the optimal solution. Despite alternatives like Microsoft Teams and Google Hangouts, this space is just getting started.
Companies to watch: Virbela, Tandem, Discord
According to IBM research, the pandemic accelerated e-commerce development by over 5 years. You don’t need to be an expert to notice the long lines at courier offices and conclude that people are shopping online at scale.
Companies to watch: Mirakl, Shopify, Meesho, Bukalapak
The vaccine race turned from a marathon into a sprint. While much of the rapid COVID vaccine development was based on prior research, investors are now significantly more willing to fund biotech innovation.
Companies to watch: Printivo, Gelesis, BioNTech
The need for fast and reliable delivery—both B2C and B2B—became a major post-pandemic trend. Will 2021 be the year of autonomous cargo planes, drone deliveries, and self-driving vehicles?
Companies to watch: Dronamics, Manna, Waymo, Tesla
Although it cannot fully replace traditional healthcare, telemedicine offers major advantages in prevention, early diagnosis, patient monitoring, logistics optimization, and reducing risky physical contact for both patients and healthcare providers.
Companies to watch: Superdoc, Healee, Teladoc, MeMD
The pandemic accelerated transformation in what is traditionally a rigid system. The need for social distancing forced students and educators to adapt quickly. Our expectation is that digital tools will become an integral part of education.
Companies to watch: Shkolo, Ucha.se, Blackboard, Moodle
5G has been widely discussed in recent years, but its real deployment could enable “connectivity on steroids.”
It may become the backbone for smart urban solutions as well as industrial automation.
Companies to watch: Integrasec, Alterco, Bosch IoT, PTC
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