World Intellectual Property Organization Announces 2026 Global Innovation Index Report
WIPO will unveil the 2026 Global Innovation Index at a hybrid event in Geneva and discuss science-driven entrepreneurship.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is preparing to announce the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) in a hybrid format at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Venue and Time of the Report Release
The World Intellectual Property Organization will publicly announce the 2026 Global Innovation Index at 18:30 Vietnam time at its headquarters in Geneva.
The event will be held in a hybrid format offering both in-person and online participation, and will be broadcast live via the organization's website.
Entrepreneurship and Global Position
The disclosed results are expected to reflect Vietnam's new position in the global innovation landscape and the dynamics of its technology ecosystems.
Government representatives, businesses, and experts in the field of innovation are coming together as part of the program.
GII 2026 Theme and Focus Areas
This year's report is presented to participants in a hybrid format under the theme Empowering Entrepreneurs at the Frontier of Science.
The study focuses on developments in cutting-edge technology areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced materials, semiconductors, and clean energy.
Bringing Scientific Research to Market
According to WIPO, the key challenge is going beyond creating scientific breakthroughs and transforming them into scalable and impactful businesses.
This year's index explores ways to build ecosystems that support the process of bringing scientific research to market.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Incentive
The emphasis is directed toward bringing together scientists, businesses, investors, and stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem.
Through this joint effort, it is aimed to encourage the formation of research-based ventures.