Innovation Insights Blog
Each month, we take a deep dive into one determinant of innovation that constitutes the Global Innovation Index (GII), often together with the GII data collaborators. In this blog series, we unveil unique Innovation Insights, untangling the complexities, and driving forces of the most up-and-coming innovation nations.
Robotics Industry Doubles since 2015
May 29, 2024
Corporate Intangible Assets Grew to USD 61.9 trillion in 2023
February 28, 2024
Unpacking the GII2023 Science and Technology Cluster Raking
November 23, 2023
Unraveling the Rise of Unicorns: The Billion-Dollar Innovators
October 31, 2023
Which economies top the UN E-Government Development Index
April 20, 2023
Cross-border Payments for the Use of Intellectual Property (IP) surpass 1 trillion US Dollars in 2022, a record high
June 28, 2024
This growing global trade in IP reflects how global production has been re-organized over the past decades. Which economy exports the most IP and who leads on IP revenues with the largest share of total trade?
Robotics Industry Doubles since 2015
May 29, 2024
Based on new figures from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), this article provides a sneak preview of what will be included in our the next GII Global Innovation Tracker 2024 release on September 26 this year.
R&D spending by the top 2,500 R&D spenders crossed the €1.3 trillion mark in 2022
April 30, 2024
Amidst rapid technological advancements and evolving innovation trends, companies are boosting R&D investments to maintain a competitive edge.
Resurgence of Global Cinema: 2022 and 2023 witness forceful comeback but still shy of pre-pandemic norms
March 28, 2024
The global movie industry is rebounding fast from the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth in film production driven by India, Türkiye and Spain even as new cinematic output and box office revenues still lag their position at the end of the last decade.
Corporate Intangible Assets Grew to USD 61.9 trillion in 2023
February 28, 2024
Global corporate intangible value increased by 8% in 2023, after a sharp decline in 2022. The most intangible asset-intensive economies are the US, Ireland, Denmark, the UK, and France. India, Türkiye, Indonesia, Mexico and China rank among the top 20.
High-Tech Trade Declines Amid Global Trade Slowdown and Reconfiguring Global Value Chains in 2023
January 25, 2024
China’s high-tech exports decline, while US and European exports are growing; India and Indonesia are among the fast-growing high-tech exporters. Exports of electric vehicles and medical technologies are booming.
Venture Capital in 2023: Dollars Dwindle, but Number of Deals Sealed Stand Strong
December 19, 2023
After the venture capital (VC) boom during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, and signs of weaknesses in 2022, the widespread fear was one of a severe VC downturn in 2023.
Unpacking the GII2023 Science and Technology Cluster Raking
November 23, 2023
Most top-ranked clusters such as Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou and San Jose-San Francisco specialize in information technology; Basel and Singapore have the highest share of foreign collaboration.
Unraveling the Rise of Unicorns: The Billion-Dollar Innovators
October 31, 2023
Every year, the Global Innovation Index (GII) stretches its boundaries to provide deeper insights into the world of innovation. And the 2023 edition is no different. This year, with data provided by CBInsights, the GII shines a spotlight on the remarkable world of unicorns.
Boosting economic growth through industry diversification
June 29, 2023
To chart a course toward robust economic growth, economies must effectively diversify into products that require rich and deep know-how, which only a few countries master.
Cross-border payments for the use of Intellectual Property
May 31, 2023
How much of an economy’s trade is based on buying and selling IP? Who made the most money by selling IP abroad? Find out here.
Which economies top the UN E-Government Development Index
April 20, 2023
An assessment on the digital transformation of governmental services and the top challenges economies face.
Only four countries are on track to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
March 10, 2023
Discover how close countries are to achieving established environmental policy targets.
Best film industries in the world
February 27, 2023
When COVID-19 sent shockwaves through the film industry, production plummeted. Now, as the dust settles, a captivating question emerges: Will Bollywood or Hollywood take the reins in driving the film recovery?
The Value of the World’s Most Valuable Brands Grew to USD 12 Trillion
January 12, 2023
Building a reputation and an image in the marketplace empowers companies to reap profits from their technological and design endeavors. Check out which countries hold the most precious brands.
Sluggish High-tech Trade; Reshoring and Supply Chain Disruptions at Stake
December 21, 2022
In 2022, overall high-tech trade has increased at a lesser pace than overall trade in goods and merchandise, according to analysis updating earlier findings in the Global Innovation Index 2022, and drawing on data from Trade Data Monitor.
Venture Capital Expected to Drop after the 2021 Boom, but Remains at Historic Levels
December 14, 2022
The question on the minds of innovators and innovation policy-makers is whether venture capital (VC) will dry up in 2022?
Intangible Assets Grew to USD 74 trillion. Which are the most Intangible-asset Intensive Firms?
November 11, 2022
Concurrent with the digital revolution, intangible assets – such as R&D, intellectual property, brands, software, databases, organizational assets and skills - have grown in importance. They are now the cornerstone of any vibrant innovation ecosystem. As such, intangible assets should be part of any measure gauging the success of corporate and national innovation ecosystems.