knowledge-intensive industry
An industry that relies heavily on specialized knowledge, research, and intellectual capital rather than physical labor or raw materials. Often used in economic and policy contexts.
Japan is promoting a shift toward knowledge-intensive industries.
労働集約型産業 is a labor-intensive industry, contrasting with 知識集約型産業 which relies on knowledge and expertise.
資本集約型産業 is a capital-intensive industry, while 知識集約型産業 emphasizes intellectual input over financial capital.
Compound of 知識 (knowledge), 集約 (intensive, concentrated), 型 (type, model), and 産業 (industry). The term is a modern economic classification.