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] Purdue will continue to form industry partnerships and lead across the entire AI tech stack: from applications to data and models, from compute capabilities and semiconductor to power grid and SMR. Campus Technology
• [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] Roche expects filing for up to three new molecular entities in 2026, and accelerating its pipeline through partnerships and acquisitions. Clinical Trials Arena
• [New] Apple's AAPL next-generation artificial intelligence models will be based on Gemini models in a multiyear partnership. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] State capitalism will become more prominent, from the construction of vertically integrated global supply chains to government-led strategic trade and investment partnerships. small world
• [New] Improvements: Foreign investment (e.g., U.S. partnerships), infrastructure upgrades, eco-friendly mining tech, and political stability post-Maduro could boost production to thousands of tons / year. Through my Asian lens
• [New] In 2026, we expect businesses to seek out new partnerships to build their own long-term talent pipelines. BDO
• [New] Major technology companies are voting with their wallets: for example, Google has contracted with Kairos Power for SMRs operational by 2030, while Amazon announced multiple SMR partnerships including a $500 million investment in X-energy. IG
• [New] Key developments will include QatarEnergy finalizing international partnerships for the North Field West project, ADNOC's potential consolidation of Mubadala's energy portfolio, and KUFPEC's targeted equity expansion into North American gas. oilprice.com
• [New] The collaboration agreement to advance US critical mineral development represents a fundamental shift in how strategic partnerships can address supply chain vulnerabilities. Discovery Alert
• [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] Global Partnerships: Companies will form global partnerships to expand their AR offerings and reach new markets. Blogger
• [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] At CES 2026, Israel Railways will highlight its integration of cutting-edge AI technologies, including partnerships with resourceful systems like Rail Vision's advanced obstacle detection platforms. Autonomy Global -
• [New] The United States needs to invest in domestic manufacturing through incentives, grants and public-private partnerships and that a review of supply chain vulnerabilities is needed. Food Business News
• [New] There will likely be more cross-border collaborations: think creators and agencies from Africa, Asia and beyond working in partnership, driven by the push for cultural and digital equity. African Marketing Confederation -
• [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] We can expect to see more collaborations of content provider with content provider bundling partnerships in 2026. Bango
• [New] A partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online as early as 2030. Engadget
• [New] Strong contract governance, smarter use of AI, and deeper supplier partnerships will define procurement success in 2026. GEP
• [New] Strategic partnerships with TGI Fridays and Uber enhance its technological offerings and scalability, while analysts anticipate a potential stock price increase of 30.3%. / USA Sahm
• [New] The opportunity to innovate through technology, partnerships and new care and payment models could bring some optimism back in 2026. TechTarget

Last updated: 19 January 2026