nascent
Definitions
Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
In the early stages of development or growth.
Examples
The nascent space industry is already attracting significant investment from private companies.
She felt a nascent sense of hope beginning to grow after months of despair.
The government is providing grants to support nascent technologies that could reduce carbon emissions.
Synonyms
emerging budding incipient developing fledgling dawning burgeoning