Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026 we expect further expansion of small-lot continuous facilities, especially for advanced therapies and personalised medicines (e.g., cell & gene, modular peptide synthesis). International Multispeciality Journal of Health
• [New] Manufacturing for advanced modalities will continue to mature in 2026: scalable gene-editing, allogeneic cell therapies, and modular vector manufacturing lines. International Multispeciality Journal of Health
• [New] PwC leaders expect clear benchmarks for agentic AI, Responsible AI embedded into daily operations, sustainability-driven value creation, a reshaped generalist-plus-strategist workforce, and orchestration layers that turn experimentation into production. VMblog
• [New] Digital health: Companies with exposure to government funding or grant-supported programs could face increased revenue risk and repricing pressure, but the CMS ACCESS model also creates a more durable reimbursement pathway for tech-enabled behavioral health vendors. Definitive Healthcare
• [New] The potential of CRISPR-Cas genome editing has been well demonstrated in India's trailblazing success with the development and release of its first genome-edited rice varieties-DRR Rice 100 and Pusa DST Rice 1. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Additionally, the discovery of genome-editing technologies such as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) has also opened up new avenues for India's biotechnology sector with the potential of bypassing some controversies associated with conventional transgenic methods. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As Emotion-AI adoption accelerates, projected to approach USD 9 billion by 2030 iii, emotion responsiveness is moving from experimental to practical, especially in high-friction domains like health tech, customer support, and learning. Grazitti Interactive
• [New] By 2026, more than 80% of organizations will be using generative AIa significant leap from less than 5% only a few years ago. Grazitti Interactive
• [New] The biggest human element threat in 2026 is not just password reuse - it's the accidental insider threat created by generative AI. Cyber Daily
• [New] Google has deployed AI agents such as Big Sleep and CodeMender to identify unknown software vulnerabilities and automatically generate security patches. Economic Times
• [New] Available in IBM Bob and VS Code, it identifies and prioritizes risks as code is written, and can generate automatic remediations to fix vulnerable code, or patch OS, middleware, packages and images. IBM Newsroom
• [New] The regulatory sandbox piloted by Bangladesh Bank or a2i for fintech could be a template for agri-tech, health-tech, and energy-tech. The Daily Star
• [New] In 2026, mental health support is expected to become embedded into everyday life through workplaces, schools, apps, wearable technology, pharmacies, and community programs. campbellhealthsolution.org
• [New] NSW Health is proud to support the development of innovative medical devices and technologies that have the potential to improve care and health outcomes for people across NSW. Mirage News
• [New] A University of Texas at Austin research team funded by the National Institutes of Health and in a partnership with Bay Area biotech company Metagenomi Thereaputics has developed a smaller pair of molecular scissors for gene editing that could make site-specific delivery within the body possible. EurekAlert!
• [New] Investment opportunities abound in technological innovations and the integration of AI and IoT in healthcare systems, with emerging markets in Asia Pacific expected to exhibit the fastest growth due to increasing healthcare investments and technological adoption. The Niche Research
• [New] Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks Remote patient monitoring systems generate continuous streams of sensitive personal health data that represent significant cybersecurity and patient privacy risks in North America healthcare environments. Mobility Foresights
• [New] As patient-centered care models gain prominence and consumer health technology familiarity increases, remote monitoring program enrolment and engagement across North America will grow. Mobility Foresights
• [New] As digital health infrastructure investment grows, the technical readiness of healthcare systems to deploy and scale remote monitoring programs across North America will improve. Mobility Foresights
• [New] On Truth Social, the President announced a new 4.5-billion-dollar manufacturing investment from Eli Lilly for sites in Indiana, which will focus on genetic medicine. Daily Trump Report
• [New] Ultimately, in 2026, the digital foundations will be built for genomic services that are equitable, accessible and useful for all. CapGemini
• [New] With advancements in technology and wider adoption, we can expect smarter systems, better accessibility, and improved healthcare services for people around the world. Tech Vanya
• [New] As next-generation solid-state battery technology matures toward aerospace application readiness and lithium-ion energy density continues to improve, battery performance constraints on eVTOL commercial viability in Taiwan will progressively diminish. Mobility Foresights

Last updated: 17 May 2026