Patsnap’s 2023 Disruption 50: A Closer Look at Tomorrow’s Innovators

This year, Patsnap is excited to release its inaugural Global Innovation Report for 2023, featuring two distinct categories of brilliance: the Global Innovation 100 and the Global Disruption 50. This article provides a glimpse into the innovative capabilities of the Global Disruption 50, shedding light on their rapid growth, technological footprint, and the transformative influence they wield on the world.

Rapid Evolution and Ambitious Growth:

Formation and Growth:

Emerging within the last 15 years, the Global Disruption 50 participants are dynamic entities rapidly cultivating remarkable technological capabilities. Unlike the established giants of the Global Innovation 100, these disruptors, on average, are around 15 years old and boast an impressive growth rate of approximately 50% per year, outpacing both global averages and the slower-growing or stagnating Global Innovation 100.

Innovation Profile:

A typical “innovation profile” of a 2023 Global Disruption 50 company is characterized by a medium technology size, averaging around 3,600 patent applications. Their technology quality is solid, reflected in an invention application percentage of 87%. Despite limited technology globalization, with patents applied for in only 19 countries/regions on average, these disruptors exhibit a strong technology influence, with each patent cited more than 8 times on average.

Comparative Analysis with Global Innovation 100:

Technological Impact:

Despite a relatively modest size and limited global coverage, the 2023 Global Disruption 50 are already demonstrating a potent technological influence, instigating profound transformations across the world. Their technology quality and influence almost match those of the established Global Innovation 100, showcasing the disruptive potential within their compact portfolios.

Invention Application Percentage:

A typical Disruption 50 company boasts an invention application percentage of 87%, aligning closely with an Innovation 100 company’s 91%, highlighting a similar commitment to high-quality innovation.

Patent Citations:

The average number of patent citations for a Disruption 50 company stands at 8.3 times, closely paralleling the Global Innovation 100’s 8.6 times. This similarity underscores the impactful nature of the disruptive technologies being developed by the rising stars.

Technological Globalization:

While the Global Disruption 50 are less technologically globalized compared to their Innovation 100 counterparts, with patents covering only 1/4th the geographic range, their focused influence is already triggering transformative shifts in targeted regions.

Visual Insights into Disruption:

The report is enriched with graphical representations, offering intuitive insights into the disruptive capabilities of the 2023 Global Disruption 50, highlighting their unique strengths and impact on the global technological landscape.

The Patsnap 2023 Global Disruption 50, though relatively nascent in their journey, are proving to be dynamic forces of innovation. With their ambitious growth, solid technological capabilities, and impactful influence, these disruptors are reshaping the innovation narrative. For a comprehensive analysis and deeper insights, explore our 2023 Global Innovation Report and witness the disruptive potential that is redefining the future of innovation.