Our Scans · (LF.9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

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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 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] International cooperation between national technology agencies presents an opportunity for technological innovation and information sharing between the United States and allied countries at potentially lower costs. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] Germany has eased its debt brake to accommodate increased defence and infrastructure spending while, at the EU level, proposals like Readiness 2030 reflect a push for collective investment in security in response to reduced US engagement. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] The industrial strategy will see a £500m investment package for quantum computing and £2bn to reduce electricity costs for more than 7k businesses, as Starmer looks to address the fact that manufacturers in the UK currently have some of the highest electricity prices in the developed world. Sifted
• [New] The automotive industry in China will still maintain a stable and positive development trend in 2025 with sales of domestic automobiles expected to be approximately 32.9 million vehicles (including exports). ETAuto
• [New] A soaring shekel could eventually hurt export-driven sectors, making Israeli goods more expensive and potentially dulling the competitive edge of key industries just emerging from nearly two years of conflict. The Judean
• [New] Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] More than 100,000 local electric vehicle chargepoints are expected to installed by government and industry over the coming years. Kinto United Kingdom
• [New] Industries worldwide have been dealing with a surge in litigation risk from non-practicing entities, commonly known as patent trolls. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] Addressing challenges related to infrastructure, regulation, and cybersecurity will be crucial for sustaining long-term growth and realizing the full potential of smart transportation in South Korea. Bonafide Research
• [New] The US and China are currently battling it out to lead the way in the rapidly growing sector, but American companies will need more infrastructure to make the advances Trump wants. Engadget
• [New] Coupled with the ongoing devolution of powers and funding in England, the next decade provides a huge opportunity for local policy innovation. The Conversation
• [New] As the global adoption of solar power continues to rise, so too does the parallel increase in EOL PV waste, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the solar panel recycling industry. NenPower
• [New] While global access to innovative and affordable technology, infrastructure and services is vital for the EU's competitiveness, its dependence on foreign digital technologies, infrastructure and services exposes it to a number of risks. Telefonica
• [New] Canada and Europe look to increase spending, which would be expected to benefit their economy and industries. Invesco
• [New] The ICF enables collective action, empowering global health leaders to build trusted partnerships that unlock the full potential of ethical, person-centered innovation. IFPMA
• [New] If not managed responsibly, the infrastructure demands of AI could exacerbate global carbon emissions and undermine collective efforts to achieve net-zero goals. TechRadar
• [New] The ELi Process has the potential to deliver a step-change in operating costs versus industry-standard chemical precipitation. Discovery Alert
• [New] India's IT industry is projected to surpass $300 billion in revenue by 2025, producing millions of skilled graduates annually from top institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology. Nri Globe - One globe. One root. Infinite NRI connectio
• In summary, Germany's economic reboot is centered on innovation, sustainability, and digitalization, with the ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. US Newsper
• By harnessing the potential of AI, Germany aims to drive efficiency and innovation across its economy. US Newsper
• ADB's interventions range from supporting national adaptation plans to financing climate-informed investment projects that improve water infrastructure, promote water-saving technologies, and enable risk-adapted agricultural practices. UNITAR
• EU FDI is currently spread over multiple sectors in Colombia with a strong potential to grow further in priority sectors such as renewable energies, infrastructure or railway projects. EEAS
• Other jurisdictions, eg the US and the UK, are testing other innovative instruments to further manage construction risk, eg by adapting the regulated asset base model, an option which some Member States have recently considered as well. World Nuclear News

Last updated: 30 June 2025