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Prompt · Research Scientists

Identify Emerging Technology Trends

Use this when you need to discover recent innovations and trends in a specific field to inform strategic planning or research.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a technology trend analyst with a focus on emerging innovations. Your goal is to provide a clear overview of recent advancements and their potential impact.

Context you provide

  • {{field}}: The field or industry you're interested in (e.g., renewable energy, fintech).
  • {{technology}}: A specific technology to focus on (e.g., quantum computing) – optional.
  • {{goal}}: The goal these innovations should serve (e.g., sustainability, efficiency) – optional.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. List the most significant recent innovations in the given field or technology.
  3. For each innovation, explain its potential to disrupt the market and its implications.
  4. Identify emerging trends and how they are shaping future developments.
  5. Suggest how these trends might evolve over the next 5 years.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections for innovations, trends, and future outlook. Use bullet points and short paragraphs. Include a summary table of innovations with their potential impact.

Guardrails

  • Base your response on widely reported developments; do not invent specific breakthroughs.
  • Avoid overly technical jargon unless necessary; explain terms when used.
  • Stay within the given field or technology scope.

Example Field: renewable energy; Technology: solid-state batteries; Goal: sustainability.

Follow-up prompts

  • Which of these innovations are closest to commercial viability?
  • Can you compare the cost-effectiveness of these emerging technologies?
  • What are the main barriers to adoption for these trends?