Global Scans · Innovation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Future IMO regulations on GHG emissions and potential controls on lubricant discharge will further drive innovation. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Streamlining regulatory processes and enhancing international harmonization are imperative to foster innovation, ensure patient access to transformative therapies, and unlock the global potential of regenerative medicine. Polaris
• [New] As geopolitical competition intensifies and policy frameworks evolve, 2026 will push the United States to sustain its leadership in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and innovation amid growing alliances and accelerating competition in artificial intelligence, quantum, and advanced manufacturing. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] R&D Super-Deduction: To foster innovation, qualifying R&D expenses incurred between 2025 and 2030 enjoy a 20% extra allowance. Cyprus Audit Firm
• [New] Artificial intelligence represents one of the most significant science, technology and innovation developments of our time, with the potential to contribute USD 20 trillion to the global economy by 2030. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• [New] The US and German dominance from the early years will shift to Asia due to the pricing and innovation cycle speed. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Over the next 5-10 years, the 3D printing industry will undergo a profound evolution, shifting from pure technological innovation to becoming a core part of industrial infrastructure. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Trilateral pilot projects, which are small, focused, and commercially viable, could be an initial practical move to link Canadian SMEs, Japanese primes, and U.S. integrators under frameworks like PIPIR, the U.S.-Japan Global Innovation Challenge, and targeted DIANA thematic challenges. Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• [New] The convergence of AI with advanced manufacturing and materials innovation will have the most meaningful impact in Ohio over the next 12-18 months. Ohio Tech News
• [New] Whether or not for enterprise conferences, cultural occasions, or sightseeing, passengers will get pleasure from a quick, dependable, and eco-friendly mode of journey that enhances the UAE's dedication to innovation and sustainability. GCC Railway
• [New] As Goldman Sachs outlines, significant investments in AI infrastructure will drive innovation, potentially reducing costs and increasing the accuracy of financial predictions. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] The Enterprise Innovation Scheme will be expanded to include AI expenditures, capped at S$50,000 per year of assessment for 2027 and 2028. Vulcan Post
• [New] Octopus, which is rivalled by EDF, aeon, Ovo and British Gas, said it will further plug into California's tech boom and invest in next-gen innovation. Birmingham Live
• Samsung Electronics will join its new $5 B EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, a collaborative R&D facility designed to accelerate materials and process innovation. Semiconductor Engineering
• The tech sector will dominate M&A activity in 2026 more than ever, driven by relentless innovation and digital transformation across industries. Benchmark International
• Major Investors: Sequoia Capital and Intel Capital are the leading investors who are taking steps forward in building up the AI chip ecosystems and backing the disruptive silicon innovation. Precedence Research
• The United States and allies are urged to treat China as a durable technological and military challenger and respond by strengthening their own innovation advantages rather than assuming authoritarian limits will halt China's progress. The Asia Cable
• Some of the most aggressively funded innovation in 2026 will not just be consumer-facing AI tools - it will be deep-tech systems with geopolitical relevance. TechRound
• Predictive Analysis: Successful Nasdaq listing will likely trigger a wave of Ukrainian defence tech IPOs, establishing a new model for wartime innovation commercialization. Drone Warfare
• Capital investment in disruptive innovation platforms alone could contribute 1.9 percentage points to annualised real GDP growth during this decade. Wholesale Investor
• Minister Teo concluded by expressing strong confidence that ongoing national efforts will continue to deliver meaningful progress, foster innovation and strengthen Singapore's position as a leader in digital transformation. OpenGov Asia
• In 2026, industry experts predicted a surge in defence technology innovation fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity compliance, hypersonics, Internet of Things, and more. NSTXL
• Data-driven innovation, including Farmonaut's non-invasive exploration solutions, will define next-generation mining successes in Queensland and worldwide. Farmonaut

Last updated: 22 February 2026