Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] Innovations have the potential to transform treatment for NHS patients and launch a wave of globally significant new Medtech products. Precedence Research
• [New] The offshore oil & gas industry will witness a considerable increase due to increased investments in offshore oil and gas projects by South Africa and gulf countries in the Middle East. Precedence Research
• [New] The tech industry's earlier focus on existential AI risks functioned as a bait and switch, diverting focus from immediate harms and leveraging national security concerns to sidestep robust regulation. WinBuzzer
• [New] Bridging the gap between AI-powered cyber defence and critical infrastructure resilience, the OT Security Track put the spotlight the escalating IoT/IIoT threats in the oil & gas sector, featuring frontline insights from global CISOs defending the world's most targeted industries. TechBullion
• [New] Brazil's strong infrastructure and energy industries played a significant role in M&A activity in 2024 and will continue to do so in 2025. Latin Counsel
• [New] The proposed changes to the export regulations represent a significant shift in U.S. policy that could reshape the landscape of the global tech industry. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] For global pharma companies seeking growth and health equity, India offers a rare convergence of scale, diversity, and innovation potential. pharmexec
• [New] Country is poised to offer growth-channel opportunities for global pharma companies ready to scale access, innovation, and profitability. pharmexec
• [New] The expansion of data centers, the growth of AI applications, the expansion of domestic manufacturing, and the electrification of various industries are all expected to contribute to the anticipated need for power in the United States. Precedence Research
• [New] The offshore sector has long been a proving ground for technological innovation and is ready to serve as an early adopter of transformative technology that could reshape the global energy landscape. Offshore
• [New] The World Bank Group helps developing countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. World Bank
• [New] Tidewater Renewables will continue to work with both the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to advocate for policies that promote the growth and sustainability of the Canadian renewable fuels industry. CNW Group
• [New] The UK food industry needs to embrace automation, AI and robotics or risk being swamped by rising labour costs and unable to meet rising demand. FoodManufacture.co.uk
• [New] IonQ expects the proposed acquisition of Capella Space to expand its quantum computing partnerships with U.S. top-secret government agencies and boost its position in advancing quantum networking technologies that could back infrastructure development in the space economy. GovCon Wire
• [New] The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology DPS ensures that vital green infrastructure and evolving technology, such as solar PV systems, heat pumps, and battery storage, is properly maintained, supporting Scotland's transition to net zero while creating opportunities for specialist SMEs. Scottish Housing News
• [New] In 2025, you will see a stronger push toward greener AI, one of the AI industry trends, with data centers increasingly powered by renewable energy and optimized for energy efficiency. Expert Software Development | Kaopiz Holdings
• [New] GIC's investments in Singapore's key industries have been instrumental in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities. FasterCapital
• [New] In the longer term, Chile's construction industry is expected to grow at an annual average growth rate of 4.6% between 2026-29, supported by investment in energy, transportation, and mining sectors. Yahoo Finance
• Europe, with its densely populated cities, well-developed public transportation infrastructure, and robust regulatory frameworks, presents both technical challenges and the opportunity for large-scale adoption. WebProNews
• Industry Projections: Mukesh Ambani projected a $100 billion leap for India's media and entertainment sector, creating massive investment and job opportunities. Global Education News
• Opportunities for innovation: The reduced funding from the U.S. may force the WHO and its partners to deepen their exploration of innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships with the private sector, potentially unlocking new resources for global health. UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and
• In 2025, governments and industry should create several Airspace-Scale Living Labs to enable a global contrail avoidance system to start to be deployed by 2030. Aviation Impact Accelerator

Last updated: 11 May 2025