9 Innovations That Could Become the Next "Big Thing" -- Startup Grind

Halfway into 2016, it is clear that we are living in a new era of innovation. Beyond Silicon Valley, corporations and startup hubs worldwide are tackling big problems like water scarcity and cancer. The concept of the "next big thing" is becoming redundant because breakthroughs have become normal. Artificial intelligence that can learn and function independent of human overlords seems like science fiction. Yet, this may become our new reality within the next 3–5 years.