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] A partnership with a global ride-hailing platform will support the commercial launch, integrating the robotaxi service into existing mobility ecosystems. Automotive World
• [New] The pair of $100 million investments into Xreal and Viture (and especially Xreal's close partnership with Google) will put pressure on Meta to release its AR glasses sooner rather than later. Road to VR
• [New] In 2026, Swiss national railways will operate, in partnership with foreign companies, various trains - both to near and far European destinations. The Local Switzerland
• [New] Israel likely views a partnership with Somaliland as an opportunity to develop strategic depth in the Red Sea and address other objectives, such as relocating Palestinians. Critical Threats
• [New] Apple's AAPL next-generation artificial intelligence models will be based on Gemini models in a multiyear partnership. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] In partnership with Highnote, the technology infrastructure provider will begin settling transactions with Visa using Circle's USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain. / USA The Fintech Times
• [New] Following the full implementation of the Russia-Iran Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in late 2025 and the subsequent 2026-2028 consultation program, Moscow and Tehran have begun the physical integration of the International North-South Transport Corridor with the Arctic NSR. INDIA PACIFIC POST
• [New] China will align development strategies with Ethiopia to promote an all-weather strategic partnership to new heights. The Asia Cable
• [New] BofA expects rising interest in low earth orbit satellite providers in 2027, as companies such as AST SpaceMobile and Starlink move closer to offering broader cellular services, with regulatory and partnership developments in focus through 2026. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The One Ocean Partnership, which launched at COP 30, aims to mobilize $20 billion for coastal resilience, blue-carbon ecosystems, and ocean protection; create 20 million blue jobs worldwide; and restore 20 million hectares of marine ecosystems by 2030. Countercurrents
• [New] Amazon's AWS Bedrock platform and Anthropic partnership position the company as AI infrastructure provider, while AI could disintermediate e-commerce discovery. Deep Research Global
• [New] The UK's Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Clinical Trial Innovation, which is being set up in partnership with the National Institute for Health and Care Research, will receive £50 million over 14 years with the ambition of transforming the clinical trial landscape. Chemistry World
• [New] Google's partnership with Kairos Power and Elementl Power aims to deploy a 10-GW advanced nuclear pipeline by 2035, with the first sites entering the permitting phase this month. The Daily Press
• [New] Rail passengers in Gabon will benefit from having connectivity thanks to a partnership between Eutelsat and Airtel Gabon to deploy OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services on trains. Via Satellite
• [New] JetBlue became the first airline to announce a partnership with Amazon to deploy its Leo satellite service for in-flight Wi-Fi, beginning in 2027. Tech Business News
• [New] Coca-Cola will be using the sun to power more of its operations in Mexico and support smaller businesses in its supply chain through a new partnership. The Cool Down
• [New] Partnership choices in 2026 will influence component pricing and software standards. AI CERTs News
• [New] India's economy and military surpass Pakistan's, and New Delhi maintains significant global influence - including a growing strategic partnership with the United States that will not be sacrificed for Pakistan's benefit. One World Outlook
• [New] China aims to achieve human lunar landings by 2030, with plans for the robotic construction of lunar bases in partnership with Russia and other nations. Space
• [New] Google DeepMind plans to open its first automated science laboratory in the UK in 2026, deepening its partnership with the UK government. FTI Strategic Communications
• A partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online as early as 2030. Engadget
• The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Oman and India is set to unlock significant new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment, offering Omani products preferential access to one of the world's largest consumer markets, with more than one billion people. Times of Oman

Last updated: 19 January 2026