These are the 61 most innovative startups in the world

Leanne Kemp Everledger CEO

Innovation doesn't just belong to Silicon Valley — it comes from everywhere.

That's the message from the World Economic Forum sent with its annual list of the most innovative companies in the world. The list includes 61 early-stage companies whose technologies are "world changing." They're from, yes, Silicon Valley, but there are also several from emerging markets in Africa and South America, as well as Europe.

As industry-watchers may expect, many of the companies listed are utilizing artificial intelligence, as well as a number of biotech firms and blockchain technologies.

Here are the 61 companies the World Economic Forum considers pioneers.

1928 Diagnostics — Sweden

1928 Diagnostics is a Swedish biotech company that has developed a platform to better diagnose infectious diseases.

Agrosmart — Brazil

Agrosmart is a Brazilian company that uses sensors, meteorological data, and image processing to provide real-time crop monitoring that helps farmers to better manage their agribusiness.

Apeel Sciences —USA

Apeel Sciences is a food-tech startup that has created an edible coating that makes produce and fresh food last longer. Backed by Bill Gates and famed Silicon Valley venture firm Andreeseen Horowitz, the company recently introduced its longer-lasting avocados at Costco and Harps Food Stores locations throughout the Midwest.

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