Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] Connecting Canada's fragmented grids east-west-north through new and expanded transmission lines: Consultations will address barriers to interprovincial interties, including duplicative infrastructure and wasted power that affects reliability and affordability. Torys LLP
• [New] Building the infrastructure needed to double Canada's electricity generation: Consultations will consider how to finance the build-out, spread costs over time, and keep electricity affordable. Torys LLP
• [New] The global construction industry is projected to grow by USD 4.5 trillion, or 42%, reaching a total value of USD 15.2 trillion by 2030. Straits Research
• [New] The short-term goal of the Net-Zero Industry Act aims to achieve net-zero manufacturing capacity to meet at least 40% of the EU's annual deployment needs by 2030 (Regulation 2024/1735, 2024). Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] As the world progresses into an age of orbital industrialization, the distinction between space infrastructure and terrestrial infrastructure will continue to dissolve. DebateUS
• [New] SpaceX has set a target of exceeding 2 GW by year-end 2026, and it has outlined a goal of 20 GW in power-and-cooling infrastructure by the end of 2027. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The Hospitals segment is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected CAGR of 9.0% from 2026 to 2032, fueled by increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure and patient-centered care that champions adaptive technologies. 6wresearch
• [New] The establishment of the DE-AISI is an important opportunity for Germany to contribute to the safety and security of frontier AI models as their risks for national security and critical infrastructure become increasingly central. Institute for Law & AI
• [New] Annual global installations of industrial robots has consistently exceeded 500,000 units since the start of the decade too, with further acceleration expected into 2026. Automation.com
• Drone-based infrastructure inspection is projected to reduce inspection costs by 30-40% while improving safety and data quality, per published pilot programs by TUV Rheinland and DNV. Persistence Market Research
• Linear actuators are anticipated to dominate, accounting for 62% of the total share in 2026, propelled by their expanding use in wastegate control, EGR valve management, and bypass valve actuation in both automotive and industrial turbomachinery applications. Persistence Market Research
• The timeline for the quantum threat remains uncertain, but organizations - particularly Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners and government agencies - must begin preparation for migration now. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
• Fastest-growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by semiconductor reshoring initiatives, advanced packaging investments, AI infrastructure expansion, and government-backed domestic manufacturing programs. Persistence Market Research
• 4G is the fastest-growing technology, projected to achieve a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2032, as it enhances communication between connected vehicles and infrastructure. 6wresearch
• DeepSeek helped force a global reassessment of how efficiently competitive AI models could be developed, and a successful multibillion-dollar raise would give it substantially more resources for models, talent, infrastructure, and domestic chip partnerships. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• By 2027, hospitals and healthcare systems are expected to move beyond simply adopting individual technologies and instead build connected, intelligent environments where infrastructure, clinical systems, staff, patients, and data work together. BMA
• AI infrastructure spending is projected to reach $450 billion in 2026, with inference workloads accounting for over 70% of AI compute demand. ODG Electronics
• Germany's economy is expected to gain momentum, with higher infrastructure and defence spending lifting GDP growth to about 0.8% in 2026 from roughly 0.3% in 2025, although export growth is likely to remain subdued following the impact of US tariffs. Lion Global Investors | Official Site
• As automakers focus on safer, lighter, and more efficient battery systems, aramid fiber suppliers have strong opportunities to secure long-term supply agreements across the North American electric vehicle industry. Persistence Market Research
• Further progress will depend on continued investment in ports, transmission infrastructure, permitting frameworks and supply-chain development as the US West Coast positions itself as a future hub for floating offshore wind technology. TGS 4C | 4c Offshore
• Cybersecurity protection for critical infrastructure similarly depends heavily on European regulatory frameworks such as the Network and Information Security 2 Directive, while NATO identifies operational vulnerabilities and resilience requirements. Hudson Institute
• Renewable Energy Directive III requires 42% of industrial hydrogen to come from renewable sources by 2030, which supports proton exchange membrane electrolysis demand. Mordor Intelligence

Last updated: 06 September 2026