WIPO GII 2026: AI Drives Innovation Rebound; Deep Science Startups Top $7.6T

WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 ranks Switzerland, Sweden, US, South Korea, and Singapore as top innovators, with AI fueling a rebound in innovation investments. Deep science startups have reached a combined valuation of $7.6 trillion, signaling a shift toward AI-driven R&D. The report underscores AI's growing role in reshaping global innovation investment patterns, though specific country-level shifts remain unclear.