The MIT Technology Review annually publishes several lists, focusing on breakthrough & disruptive technology innovations. Always an interesting read, to keep in touch with the latest global trends – here is the lineup for 2013:

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This last one includes an excellent graphical depiction / visualization of the participating companies, complete with color coding per type of activity and fully interactive – just click on the link above to view & interact with it.