Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] UN-Habitat and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which generates and compiles major global demographic, economic, and social data, project a global population of about 9.7 billion by 2050, with about 68% living in urban areas-around 6.6 billion people. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Escalating pharmaceutical trade tensions may create opportunities for Brazil's generic medicines sector as global manufacturers reassess export strategies. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Generation Alpha, aged 10 to 22 in 2035, is the first to grow up with AI as an everyday companion. WhatTheyThink
• [New] Within U.S. sectors, we still favor tech as a core long-term holding alongside industrials, financials, health care, and energy as opportunities broaden. Truist
• [New] In the 2026 Thales Data Threat Report, 70% of organizations rank AI as top data security risk and 48% have experienced reputational damage as a result of AI-generated misinformation. Thales Cloud Security Products
• [New] The power generation segment is anticipated to dominate with a share of nearly 70.2% in 2026, as gas turbines are central to modern electricity systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Ongoing efforts aim to embed generative AI in future calls across Horizon Europe, DEP, and the EIC for 2026 and 2027, reinforcing Europe's position as a global hub for secure, inclusive, and innovative AI technologies. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] Researchers, innovators, companies and other interested organizations can find EU funding opportunities to join forces to develop and deploy generative AI in Europe's strategic sectors as part of the GenAI4EU flagship initiative. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] Several EU funding opportunities and projects are integrating generative Artificial Intelligence in Europe's strategic sectors, and keep their competitive edge. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] Following the Commonwealth's world leading action on artificial intelligence (AI) to develop national laws by early 2027, First Ministers agreed the emerging technology represents a generational opportunity for Australia if properly harnessed. Prime Minister of Australia
• [New] The smart healthcare 2027 predictions point toward a healthcare environment where technology becomes deeply integrated into the physical and operational fabric of hospitals. BMA
• [New] By 2027, hospitals and healthcare systems are expected to move beyond simply adopting individual technologies and instead build connected, intelligent environments where infrastructure, clinical systems, staff, patients, and data work together. BMA
• [New] North America maintains high growth potential, particularly in enterprise AI governance, generative AI security, and AI compliance. MAXIMIZE MARKET RESEARCH
• [New] Agentic AI will displace 85 million job roles by 2026 while generating 170 million new roles requiring AI agent supervision, prompt engineering, and outcome validation a net positive employment impact but with significant workforce transition requirements. evolvancemarketresearch.com
• [New] The Hospitals segment is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected CAGR of 9.0% from 2026 to 2032, fueled by increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure and patient-centered care that champions adaptive technologies. 6wresearch
• [New] From 2027 to 2028, new industries with high added value and advanced technologies and sectors like healthcare and social services will become major drivers of development. VOV5.VN
• [New] South Korea's rapidly aging population is creating long-term opportunities for wireless healthcare technologies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The 2026 Watch List highlights the top 10 emerging technology platforms and issues in regenerative medicine that are expected to have significant and meaningful impact on health care systems in Canada over the next 5 years. NCBI Bookshelf
• [New] The rapid digital transformation of the UAE healthcare sector accelerated by the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and Smart Dubai health technology initiatives is creating a compelling growth opportunity for technology-enabled health check-up delivery models. Persistence Market Research
• [New] With worldwide spending on generative AI projected to surge significantly, the demand for skilled professionals across healthcare, marketing, and software sectors is growing rapidly. Research.com
• [New] The adoption of AI, including generative AI, is expected to drive strong job growth in a number of computer and mathematical occupations. H2K Infosys Blog
• [New] By 2026, over 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs or models in production environment. Site Title

Last updated: 06 September 2026