Technological advance is a three-step process of

A) product development, production, and marketing.
B) creative destruction, start-ups, and patenting.
C) breakthrough, consolidation, and distribution.
D) invention, innovation, and diffusion.

Technological Advance

The process of developing new and better ways of doing things, particularly in areas like science, engineering, and manufacturing.

Invention

An invention is a unique or novel device, method, composition, or process that extends the boundaries of human knowledge or capability.

Innovation

Converting a thought or discovery into a valuable offering or solution that attracts customer investment.