WIPO Index 2026: AI Boosts Deep-Science Startups
Global innovation investments rebound as deep-science ventures reach a record $7.6 trillion valuation.
A digital interface showing a rising bar graph and a connected network of technology nodes representing a boom in global innovation and deep-science investment.
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its 2026 Global Innovation Index on September 29, 2026 [1][2]. The report highlights a significant rebound in global innovation investments [1]. This growth is largely driven by artificial intelligence integration across various sectors [1][3].
Deep-science startups have seen their valuations surge to approximately $7.6 trillion [1]. According to WIPO, AI tools are accelerating breakthroughs in fundamental scientific research [2]. This trend marks a shift toward more complex, technology-driven ventures in the global market [3].
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