Global Scans · Innovation · Weekly Summary

• [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. Alliance of Safety-Net Hospitals
• [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
• [New] Nearly eliminating plastic pollution from the packaging sector and reducing plastic pollution from all major economic sectors by 83% by 2040 is possible with international political attention, commitment of resources and existing technologies, continued innovation, and strategic policy approaches. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] As 67% of institutional firms plan to increase crypto holdings in 2025, demand for professional-grade index products will drive innovation in custody, reporting, and compliance features. Token Metrics
• [New] Sweden, a global leader in digital innovation, faces an increasing number of cybersecurity threats targeting its critical infrastructure, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and government entities. Cybersecurity Conferences 2025 - 2026 | Over 3.4K Event
• [New] 2026 will see a decline in forward-looking innovation and instead focus on making AI work at scale. CX Today
• [New] As the world faces critical challenges threatening crop yields, forest health, and global food security, innovation is not just timely-it's mandatory. Farmonaut
• [New] Hyderabad and other major urban centers will drive technology, R&D, digital services, high-end manufacturing and entrepreneurship, emerging as global hubs for innovation and knowledge-based industries. The Hans India
• [New] Innovation is evident in specialised schemes like Green Delta Insurance's Nibedita, designed specifically for women that covers not only accidents but also trauma from social risks. The Daily Star
• [New] China's advances in key 6G technological areas are accelerating its efforts toward full commercialization of the next-generational wireless communication technology by 2030, which could further reshape connectivity and drive innovation across industries. Bastillepost
• [New] In 2025, supply chains will no longer just be operational frameworks - they will be dynamic, tech-enabled ecosystems driving growth, innovation, and resilience. SupplyChains Magazine
• [New] Cloud computing in 2026 will be shaped by infrastructure fragility, enterprise autonomy via private cloud, and AI-native innovation from neoclouds and hyperscalers alike. Forbes
• [New] Fi Europe 2025, starting next week in Paris, is shaping up to be a hotbed for plant-based and alternative protein innovation, with an expected strong showing from ingredient companies with protein systems targeting nutrition, texture, sustainability, and clean label. CNS Media
• [New] By 2025, the industrial metaverse will be a multi-billion dollar engine of efficiency and innovation. INAIRSPACE
• [New] Baidu's open-source commitment could accelerate innovation across China's AI ecosystem, providing startups and enterprises with powerful foundational models. Second Talent
• [New] Recent strategic initiatives include the establishment of innovation hubs in the UK and South Korea to drive growth in key markets like footwear and advanced foam solutions, though management's limited tenure may pose execution risks. Webull
• [New] Imagine a world where startups can harness tools like OpenTelemetry and AI agents to build groundbreaking applications, all while minimizing risks and focusing on innovation. Coaio Limited
• [New] The joint participation of NEXTONIC, IMDEA Networks, and UC3M in the Complementary Quantum Communications Plan reinforces the role of the Community of Madrid as one of the main innovation hubs in quantum technologies in Spain. IMDEA Networks
• [New] India is witnessing an unprecedented opportunity in the space sector on the back of its transformation over the past six to seven years into an open, cooperative and innovation-driven ecosystem that saw the private sector taking flight. The Hindu
• [New] The UK's modern Industrial Strategy recognises the vast potential of AI to drive economic growth, innovation, and to improve lives. GOV.UK
• [New] To support the economic contribution of the UK's universities, UKRI's investment in core quality-related block grant and Higher Education Innovation Funding will be protected in real terms over the Spending Review period, a cumulative increase of £425 million. GOV.UK

Last updated: 07 December 2025