Our Scans · (LF.17) 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] 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] 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] Supported by a growing roster of automaker platforms, NVIDIA and Uber today announced an expanded partnership to launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles entirely powered by the full-stack NVIDIA DRIVE AV software across 28 cities and four continents by 2028. NVIDIA Newsroom
• [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] By 2026, we expect to see a more robust partnership between AI and blockchain, leading to intelligent applications that can adapt over time. My Blog
• [New] General vaccinations in Brazil are expected to increase, stemming from a strategic partnership between Brazil and China that involves the transfer of national technology to WuXi Vaccines. Vax-Before-Travel
• [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] The partnership with AT&T will introduce beta commercial service in the first half of 2026, offering intermittent nationwide coverage that is expected to evolve into a continuous service. Aerospace & Defense News
• [New] Milestones from the Airbus partnership, such as the successful testing of a prototype superconducting motor, will be crucial in demonstrating the viability of Toshiba's technology for high-value, next-generation markets and securing a long-term competitive advantage. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has outlined Nigeria's foreign policy direction for 2026, saying strategic autonomy, regional stability and responsible global partnership will shape diplomatic engagement in the year. Punch Newspapers
• [New] To succeed in the coming decade, Israeli companies will need to move toward deeper partnership models. The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
• 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
• AirTrunk plans to build data centers in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with AI company Humain. ST
• Nvidia has formed a partnership with Nebius Group, which will see the US chipmaker invest $2bn into the Amsterdam-headquartered AI cloud infrastructure company. Verdict
• 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
• 2029's Chang'e 8 mission is designed to target the south pole as a precursor for China's crewed base, called the International Lunar Research Station, which is being planned in partnership with Russia and other countries. Scientific American
• Singapore will allocate SG $800 million to establish an RIE Flagship in Semiconductors, in partnership with the Economic Development Board. OpenGov Asia
• Through a partnership with E.ON, up to 400 publicly accessible truck charging points will be installed at up to 170 locations across Europe. Automotive World
• Kolon Industries, a South-Korea based specialty materials company will introduce a new cooling material in partnership with The Lenzing Group. International Fiber Journal
• Despite certain negative conditions in Yemen, the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the World Bank and others, is implementing agricultural and water infrastructure projects to improve food security, expand irrigated land, and create employment opportunities. Federal Register
• Starlink and Deutsche Telekom have announced a partnership looking to launch a Europe-based satellite mobile service by 2028. TechRadar

Last updated: 23 March 2026