Here’s a chart that’s frequently used to show how combinatorial innovation works: Internet Social Mobile Foundation Cloud Logistics internet Energy internet Big Data - Analytics Maker Economy 3D Printing Autonomous Vehicles Renewable Energy Sharing Economy Accelerators Connected Healthcare Internet of Things New Generation Automation Cognitive Systems Smart Cities Robotics Next Generation Education Smart Homes Connected Car Unknown Smart Grid Technology Progression Disruptive Scenarios New Economic Paradigm Source: Frank Diana 69