Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · 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 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] In the spirit of innovation, imagine a world where cutting-edge AI not only powers code reviews and EV chargers but also automates the mundane aspects of business operations. Coaio Limited
• [New] Expenditure on industrial water and wastewater infrastructure is projected to rise from $2.87 billion in 2024 to $4.65 billion by 2030. itaadmin
• [New] Among the target countries with published values, South Korea shows one of the fastest expansion profiles, rising from US$ 0.05 billion in 2025 to US$ 0.54 billion by 2032, supported by the K-UAM Grand Challenge, digital infrastructure, and national validation work. openpr
• [New] Discover hard evidence, emerging best practices, and the governance strategies that matter most in a world where grid optimization, EV charging, and infrastructure security are being reimagined by quantum potential - but adoption gaps and regulatory deadlines loom ever closer. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] While Nvidia remains dominant, Google's chip push gives cloud customers another option and could reshape pricing and supply dynamics in AI infrastructure. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] KPMG's Global Tech Report 2026 finds that 49% of industrial executives report AI use cases already delivering business value, and 68% expect to deploy AI at scale within the next twelve months. iFactory
• [New] We expect quantum AI to become standard infrastructure for optimization-intensive applications within five years. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Compared to Gartner's previous forecast, Gartner is predicting a stronger-than-anticipated growth in global IT spending, driven by sustained momentum across AI infrastructure, software, and IaaS. Barchart.com
• [New] We must unlock Africa's vast agricultural potential, not through exploitation, but through innovation. UNifeed
• [New] Hyperscaler investment in AI infrastructure buildouts remains strong with spending expected to increase by more than 50% in 2026, driving demand for AI accelerators, including GPUs and custom non-GPU chips. Gartner
• [New] Enterprise spending on private telecoms infrastructure will reach $45 billion globally, representing a 280% increase from 2024 levels. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] The state of Jalisco announced a projected investment of US$ 625 million for the development of more than 800,000 square meters of industrial parks, strengthening its position as one of Mexico's top investment destinations. Promexico Industry
• [New] Approximately 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been constructed, with a significant proportion operating on outdated, inefficient building automation infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Artificial Intelligence research in 2026-2027 is characterized by a shift from purely algorithmic innovation toward deployment, evaluation, governance, and interdisciplinary integration. JNGR 5.0
• [New] Demand through 2035 will be driven by the global expansion of healthcare infrastructure, the adoption of advanced MRI technology in emerging markets, and ongoing research in scientific institutions. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] The global pharmaceutical industry is projected to reach approximately USD 1.72 trillion in 2026, reflecting steady growth driven by biologics and advanced therapies. GlobeNewswire

Last updated: 26 April 2026