Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · 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 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] In 2026, the most successful brands will not just use influencer marketing tools, they will rely on AI-driven platforms that turn creator partnerships into a measurable, scalable growth engine. The AI Journal
• [New] Rivian Automotive and Uber Technologies announced a partnership to help accelerate both companies' autonomous vehicle plans, expecting to deploy 10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis in the first phase of R2 robotaxi deployment. Go Local Prov
• [New] The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is propelling grid resilience through a partnership with regional utility EPB of Chattanooga that will demonstrate advanced microgrid capabilities to reduce customer power outages. EurekAlert!
• [New] New partnerships include Uber for Level 4 robotaxis targeted for 2027 deployment in 28 cities, plus HPE's AI Grid and expanded DRIVE Hyperion adoption. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Tesla and LG Energy Solution have officially finalized a massive partnership that will reshape the American energy landscape. Not a Tesla App
• [New] Danish gas fermentation firm Unibio is building what it claims will be the world's largest single-cell protein plant in partnership with petrochemical giant Saudi Industrial Development Group in Saudi Arabia. AgFunderNews
• [New] Nvidia is broadening its partnership with Uber, saying it will launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles powered entirely by Nvidia's Drive AV software in 28 cities across four continents by 2028, with Los Angeles and San Francisco starting earlier in 2027. ZDNet
• [New] The State Bank of India signed a strategic partnership with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), a leading Japanese global financial institution, to strengthen cross-border capital flows and expand financing opportunities. Guidely
• [New] Virginia's own strategic plan, published in partnership with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, projects $16 billion in economic activity and more than 17,000 jobs by 2045. Low Altitude Economy
• [New] The partnership between Sierra Nevada Corporation and Specter Aerospace aims to introduce a low-cost plasma ramjet supersonic cruise missile, with flight tests anticipated in the near future. Aerospace & Defense News
• [New] As the travel industry moves further into the digital era, the partnership between AI tools and experienced travel advisors is expected to redefine how people plan and experience travel around the world. Travel Trade News
• [New] Canada's strongest Indo-Pacific partnerships - with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. - could further integrate Taiwan. Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• [New] Nanotechnology has the potential to promote global partnerships for sustainable manufacturing practices. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] While Pudgy Penguins expands through gaming and retail partnerships and Pi Coin builds one of the largest global mining communities, APEMARS is attracting attention as a potential next 100 x crypto opportunity driven by strong presale momentum and community excitement. TechBullion
• [New] Nvidia will invest $2 billion in Nebius as part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding AI cloud infrastructure. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] With projected GDP growth around 7%, India outperforms most major economies, driven by strong domestic demand, ongoing reforms, and international partnerships. KPMG
• [New] AirTrunk plans to build data centers in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with AI company Humain. ST
• [New] Looking ahead, Qatar's continued innovation, sustainability efforts, and global partnerships will not only safeguard food supply but also cement its position as a regional pioneer in food security. Qatar Day
• [New] With resources from trilateral security partnership Aukus, such as Australia, and industrial partners like South Korea and Japan through free trade ties, a joint venture could be possible to accelerate progress. Insurance Times
• [New] China eventually plans to establish the International Lunar Research Station, a two-phased moon base built in partnership with Russia's space agency, Roscosmos. Scientific American

Last updated: 23 March 2026