Abstract:[Purpose/significance] This literature review is based on technology opportunity analysis from the perspective of big data in the past five years, so as to understand the latest research progress, development trend and challenges of the connotation, application scenarios and analysis methods of this technology opportunity. [Method/process] This paper is based on Web of Science, CNKI Chinese journal database, by using "technology opportunity", "technology opportunity analysis", "technology opportunity discovery", "technology opportunity analysis", "Technology opportunity discovery", "TOA" and "TOD" to search keywords and cited topics. 392 articles were obtained without duplication in English and Chinese in the past five years. Two experts with relevant disciplinary backgrounds performed the steps of skimming, screening, intensive reading according to paper quality assessment, 115 papers are selected because of reasonable methodology and strong contributions. The selected papers were analyzed in depth in order to sort out the research hotspots, gaps and frontiers.[Result/conclusion] The technology opportunity discovery and identification methods are forming a systematic and standardized research paradigm with the help of big data analysis: the connotation and research content of patent technology opportunity analysis are expanded and deepened with the real demand. Focusing on the technology of deep fusion analysis of multi-source heterogeneous information, we make full use of the multi-dimensionality and functional diversity of multi-source information. Based on the comprehensive application of various methods to improve the validity of quantitative analysis In addition, we can improve the characteristics and performance indexes of technology opportunity by combining expert knowledge, so as to reveal the details of technology opportunities in greater depth and better support the strategic planning of companies and even the country in science and technology.