Global Scans · Innovation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Diversification and active risk management will be essential as investors navigate an environment shaped by fiscal stimulus, innovation, and geopolitics in 2026 and beyond. WTW
• [New] By 2026, enterprises will routinely leverage agentic AI, domain-trained models, and multimodal generative AI to create personalized customer interactions, optimize logistics and eCommerce workflows, and accelerate scientific and operational innovation. Rapidops
• [New] As global competition intensifies and policy frameworks continue to evolve, the ability of the US to maintain leadership in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and innovation will depend on clear, predictable, and forward-looking policy execution. Procurement Pro
• [New] Researchers and academics in sectors such as AI will benefit from visa fee reimbursements, so they can more easily come to the UK and drive innovation. GOV.UK
• [New] We expect 2026 to bring a continued focus on transitioning from digital health and other technology-centric innovation to therapeutics and diagnostics. Passle
• [New] In 2026, successful organizations will start to embed AI into their DNA, leveraging it drive efficiency, insight, innovation, agility, and profitability. McLane Middleton
• [New] The coming year will demand a balance between innovation and governance, requiring collaboration across leadership, operational, legal, and technology teams. McLane Middleton
• [New] Axios previews a 63-page IBM Institute for Business Value study suggesting many executives expect AI investment to evolve over the next four years, moving from resource optimization toward innovation. MarketingProfs
• [New] Executives expect AI spending to shift from efficiency to innovation by 2030. MarketingProfs
• [New] In the coming years, AI will play a bigger role in decision-making, automation, and innovation. Vision Infotech
• [New] Capital investment alone, catalyzed by disruptive innovation platforms, could add 1.9% to annualized real GDP growth this decade. ZDNet
• [New] 62% of AI spend will be dedicated to innovation by 2030. IBM Newsroom
• [New] CLOs in 2026 will succeed by grounding innovation in proven learning principles, using AI to scale personalization and practice, and designing experiences that prioritize capability over content. Training
• [New] States that balance innovation with assurance and align governance with industrial, diplomatic and societal priorities will be best positioned to shape the terms of their engagement with global AI ecosystems, rather than simply absorbing rules and architectures built elsewhere. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] The SEC's no-action letters for tokenization pilots and the Wolfsberg Group's guidance on managing crypto risks demonstrate a willingness to support innovation while safeguarding against financial crime as regulatory updates indicate. Ainvest
• [New] As we move deeper into 2026, cloud computing will continue to underpin digital transformation, AI innovation, and global business operations. Softjourn, Inc.
• [New] With a steady inflow of talent, Canada will be better placed to grow businesses and invest in the innovation needed to retain top talent. RBC
• [New] Success in 2026 will depend on disciplined growth, responsible innovation, and a renewed focus on people and sustainability. InvestMETS
• [New] As SpaceX continues to expand its satellite fleet, potential users and enthusiasts can anticipate enhanced services across more remote and underserved areas, boosting competition and innovation in the satellite internet landscape. KeepTrack
• [New] The rising demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy will continue driving up production volumes and innovation in synthetic graphite facilities through 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, NIA will drive Thailand's economy and society through four key innovation policy pillars. Voice of Alexandria

Last updated: 01 February 2026