Global Innovation Index 2026

The Global Innovation Index 2026 reveals an innovation landscape in transition, where technological progress continues, investment patterns are shifting and deep science ventures are working to translate frontier research into scalable industries. To drill further into the data behind the GII, visit the GII Innovation Ecosystems & Data Explorer. Global innovation continues to evolve amid economic and geopolitical recalibration. Investment patterns are shifting, frontier technologies are advancing and diffusing, and new innovation hubs are emerging. The Global Innovation Index 2026 tracks these developments, providing a comprehensive picture of the forces shaping innovation worldwide.