Global Scans · 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] Powering 15% of Canada's electricity, nuclear energy is positioned as a competitive advantage and an opportunity for economic growth, international partnerships, trade diversification, and energy sovereignty. Torys LLP
• [New] NASA has placed its future of humans on the lunar surface on a single commercial partnership, with SpaceX - a mighty risk considering it represents the future of US human spaceflight. DebateUS
• [New] NASA plans to continue its ongoing partnerships with space agencies across the world to support International Space Station operations until at least 2030. DebateUS
• [New] If the partnership with FORVIA leads to the announcement of a joint venture or a major supply agreement for hydrogen refueling stations tied to specific vehicle fleet rollouts, it will confirm that Sinopec's ecosystem strategy is successfully connecting supply with end-users. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] UAE national railway will introduce a Rail & Fly service in partnership with Etihad Airways to strengthen intermodal connectivity across the UAE. Keltandcorealty
• [New] A Russian-Ghanaian mining partnership could combine Russian geological and engineering expertise with Ghanaian mineral assets and local labour. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] We expect that the relationship between Indonesia and FAO to evolve further into a two-way partnership. TEMPO.CO
• [New] Now being commercialized in partnership with the pharmaceutical company Roche, it has been shown to outperform Fib-4 in predicting risk of serious liver problems in more than 470,000 middle-aged people. / Denmark Wired
• [New] The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will set its full weight behind the implementation of the High-Tech Agenda Germany - with applied cutting-edge research, regional partnerships and practical solutions. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
• [New] With the right partnerships and the right appetite, robotics can move from research into real NHS settings faster than people might expect. The National Robotarium
• [New] In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), corporate partnerships can play an important role in helping startups scale by providing access to customers, industry expertise, and commercial opportunities. Hub71
• [New] As one of the Seven Key Global Biopharmaceutical Trends and Emerging Opportunities in 2026, AI is creating sustained growth opportunities across pharmaceutical ingredients, technology transfer, product licensing, regional distribution, and global commercialization partnerships. demo4.wpbeginner.site
• [New] The partnership of Etihad Rail and Etihad Airways will enhance long-distance travel and reduce dependency on cars and domestic flights. Keltandcorealty
• [New] DeepSeek helped force a global reassessment of how efficiently competitive AI models could be developed, and a successful multibillion-dollar raise would give it substantially more resources for models, talent, infrastructure, and domestic chip partnerships. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Retailer Coles and Origin are expanding their renewable-energy partnership, which will see the installation of 15 MW of solar at 75 sites, as well as 15 MWh of battery assets. Sustainability Online - A business news platform with a
• [New] India hopes to gain key fighter-jet knowledge in a prospective partnership with France on a sixth-generation aircraft. Defense News
• [New] Agricultural co-op Keystone Cooperative will have a direct hand in developing new agrifood offerings thanks to a new partnership with Indiana-based Alloy Partners. AgFunderNews
• [New] Looking ahead, continued expansion of electric mobility and industrial automation is expected to position Asia Pacific as one of the fastest-growing markets for automotive quantum computing, creating significant opportunities for technology providers and research partnerships. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Masdar - Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company - in partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, is building the $6 billion (Dh22 billion) project that could produce one gigawatt of uninterrupted clean power when it starts in 2027. The National
• [New] Zipline just announced a partnership with Uber aimed at scaling up to 1 million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029. Ars Technica
• [New] India and Russia are stepping up efforts to increase bilateral trade to US$ 100 billion by 2030, with both countries expanding cooperation across trade, energy, technology and skilled employment as part of their long-term strategic partnership. TV BRICS
• [New] The next phase of Scottish space sector development will be characterised by deeper integration with UK aerospace majors, expanded international partnerships, and continued growth in commercial launch, satellite operations, and space data applications. Space Scotland
• [New] Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise have signalled their commitment to supporting Scottish space companies seeking partnership opportunities with Lockheed Martin. Space Scotland

Last updated: 07 September 2026