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• [New] The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center will launch a new, outcome-aligned payment model for providers offering technology-supported care to individuals with Original Medicare for managing common chronic conditions. American Hospital Association | AHA News
• [New] When asked about the main potential opportunities for the future of sustainable packaging, more than nine out of ten said innovation in materials was likely to be the biggest opportunity in the years to 2050, followed by dynamic recycling infrastructures and advances in AI and digital technologies. WhatTheyThink
• [New] Samsung will kick start 2026 with the Galaxy Z Trifold, introducing tri-fold innovation to mainstream global consumers, building off the momentum of the successful Galaxy Z Fold7 in 2025. The Hindu
• [New] The Commission aims at boosting disruptive innovation in the military area and strengthening Europe's defence industry with an EU Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap. Mirage News
• [New] The Feedstock Innovation Center, unlike mechanical recyclers that rely on PET bottles as feedstock, will be designed to convert end-of-life textiles, such as discarded blankets and the fines generated during PET-bottle shredding, into feedstock for chemical recycling. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The next five years will bring transformative changes in drone technology driven by advances in AI, battery innovation, swarm capabilities, and payload versatility. Tech Times
• [New] Local innovation: With more capital and compute located in-country, Indian startups can build next-generation products with lower latency and regulatory compliance, which could boost India as an AI exporter. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Looking into the long term, AI is projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030, with substantial gains in productivity and innovation. FinancialContent
• [New] One thing is certain: sustainability in hospitality is a strategic imperative, and 2026 promises to be another year of innovation, responsibility, and transformative change. Hospitality Net
• [New] Strategic alliances like the $42 B U.S.-UK Technology Prosperity Deal and Quantum First goals by 2030 reinforce national security-driven innovation. Ainvest
• [New] As AI and geopolitical shifts reshape the global economy, investors seek companies that transform through technology, compete across sector boundaries, and operate with transparency about the risks accompanying innovation. PwC
• [New] Sustainable mine action in 2026 and beyond is driven by innovation, technology, and robust, data-driven partnerships. Farmonaut
• [New] Maintaining Europe's position at the forefront of aviation innovation will require not only fresh ideas and skills but also a regulatory and investment environment conducive to empowering the next generation of leaders. eplaneai
• [New] UAE-China Entrepreneurs Forum that started on Saturday in Shanghai, is expected to help double the UAE-China bilateral trade from $101.8 billion in 2024 to $200 billion by 2030, driven by technology, innovation, Start-ups, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Machine Learning. Gulf Today
• [New] In summary, the next decade will be defined by technological innovation, patient-centered design, and integrated healthcare solutions and it will require engineers and leaders to balance speed of innovation with quality, safety, and compliance to truly improve patient outcomes worldwide. Businessday NG
• [New] Amsterdam-headquartered Bright Green Partners, which maintains a network around Europe, named AI in food production the first of eight trends to watch in 2026 for executives, investors, and innovation leaders working in or close to agrifoodtech. AgFunderNews
• [New] A new 44,000-square foot innovation and lab-space site will open in Philadelphia, offering wet labs and infrastructure for early-stage biotech firms. The Real Economy Blog
• [New] Open Banking, promoted across Europe under the PSD2 directive, has introduced new channels for innovation, but also created vulnerabilities in the payments landscape. BottomLine
• [New] HHS's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will spend $100 million on the development of more quantitative measures of mental and behavioral health through its new Evidence-Based Validation & Innovation for Rapid Therapeutics in Behavioral Health initiative. DeBrunner & Associates
• [New] Tech benefits from aging populations and AI/telemedicine innovation, while Capital Markets face margin risks from potential policy responses to prolonged PMI misses. Ainvest
• [New] Despite rising challenges, global leaders emphasize that with coordinated action, innovation, and strengthened health systems, the world can still accelerate progress toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Contagion Live

Last updated: 14 December 2025