Global Scans · Innovation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Digital Tariffs Redefine Data Sovereignty: Governments will begin taxing or restricting digital services provided across borders, effectively creating digital tariffs that drive regional innovation and alter global data flows. Metro Atlanta CEO
• [New] The Commission will mobilise €153 million for synthetic aviation fuel projects and €293 million for maritime fuel projects under the Innovation Fund. Mobility and Transport
• [New] The mandate of the European Union Agency for Railways will be revised in 2026, enabling ERA to remove redundant national rules and issue authorizations and certifications more efficiently, thereby supporting the implementation of innovation. Railway Gazette International
• [New] In 2026 a Europe's Rail research call will support the development of next-generation high speed rolling stock, funding innovation to overcome technical barriers that currently prevent trainsets from operating seamlessly across Europe. Railway Gazette International
• [New] The 4th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference will support the United States' ability to develop & operationalize hypersonic weapons as well as defend against incoming missile threats. Orbital Today
• [New] Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub will serve as a central platform for AI-driven innovation. PendulumEdu
• [New] Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub aims to place Telangana among the top 20 global AI hubs by 2035. PendulumEdu
• [New] Developers and competing service providers in Apple's ecosystem, including alternative mobile wallets, messaging apps, and gaming services, could see greater access and foster innovation if Apple's ecosystem is mandated to open up. FinancialContent
• [New] Firms like Tesla, which thrives on investor sentiment and future innovation, and NVIDIA, a bellwether for chip demand and AI development, could see continued pressure as investors pivot away from riskier assets. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Shifts in trade networks, evolving patterns in capital flows, the rise of digital innovation, and the risk of increasing geoeconomic fragmentation are reshaping the global landscape of trade and financial integration. SpringerLink
• [New] A particular emphasis will be placed on regional collaboration through Hydrogen Valleys, demonstrating how innovation at local and regional levels is accelerating Europe's clean hydrogen transition. Clean Hydrogen Partnership
• [New] The European Commission has announced that it will present a European defence transformation roadmap in November, including new ways to boost innovation with the defence industry, and address the need for greater agility, speed and risk-taking. Science|Business
• [New] The Intelligent Rail Summit 2025 is underway, with experts from across Europe gathering to explore how digital innovation - from AI to satellites and 3D data - is reshaping the way railways plan, maintain, and protect their networks against growing climate and operational pressures. RailTech.com
• [New] Quantum-AI convergence is no longer a speculative concept but a tangible force driving innovation in 2026. Ainvest
• [New] By opening access to datasets, providing secure digital infrastructures and encouraging experimentation, Singapore seeks to ensure that innovation remains a shared responsibility and opportunity. OpenGov Asia
• [New] In the immediate future (late 2025 - early 2026), continued momentum is plausible, particularly if AI innovation maintains its rapid pace and corporate earnings remain robust. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The pervasive global shortage of skilled engineers and technicians, projected to exceed one million by 2030, represents a critical bottleneck for innovation and growth. FinancialContent
• [New] The regional momentum extends beyond the UAE, with Riyadh standing out as the global leader in technology and innovation, reflecting Saudi Arabia's sustained investment in entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and digital governance under Vision 2030. Off Plan Projects
• [New] By 2025, leading organizations will transition from AI-enabled to AI-first, where artificial intelligence becomes the primary driver of business decisions, operations, and innovation. Top CNN Featured Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Tech L
• [New] A Vision for 2025 Cities that embrace innovation, collaboration, and sustainability will emerge as leaders in the global urban transformation. BAE Ventures - Venture Capital
• [New] A novelty of enormous scope has gone almost unnoticed: giving IMPI the role of assessor and valuator of intangible assets, a field little exploited by public brokers and which could transform the financing of innovation in Mexico. ECIJA
• [New] A dislocation of the global economy would mean 7% to 12% GDP losses, reduced prosperity, soaring prices, slower growth, slower innovation, rising social risks and instability, increased risks of conflicts, and ultimately less economic security for the EU and on the global stage. InterEconomics

Last updated: 09 November 2025