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Consumer Technology Association Recognizes Global Innovation Champions

On January 8, 2025, during the CES® 2025 event in Las Vegas, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) unveiled the highly anticipated Global Innovation Scorecard for the year. This evaluation highlights key factors such as political and economic conditions necessary for fostering innovation in technology across the world.

The Global Innovation Scorecard assesses 74 countries plus the European Union, focusing on 16 categories and 56 metrics. This makes it the most comprehensive evaluation undertaken to date, providing valuable insight into which nations are successfully promoting technology and innovation.

Honoring Innovation Leaders

During the keynote address, a distinguished group of ministers and ambassadors from various countries received awards for their nations' exceptional contributions to innovation. Among the honorees were:

• - Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry from Estonia
• - Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Ambassador of Finland to the United States
• - Doctor Volker Wissing, Federal Minister of Justice and Minister of Digital and Transport from Germany
• - Dirk Beljaarts, Minister of Economic Affairs from the Netherlands
• - Ebba Busch, Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden
• - Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States

These representatives accepted their awards on stage and expressed a commitment to further enhancing their countries' technological capabilities.

Championing Innovation

The top-ranking nations recognized as 'Innovation Champions' are characterized by their highly skilled workforce, rapid broadband deployment, favorable entrepreneurial environment, and readiness to adopt emerging technologies such as Web 3.0, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain. Prominent countries that achieved this status include Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, among others.

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the CTA, emphasized the vital role technology plays in tackling global issues such as healthcare access and sustainability during his remarks: "Technology drives solutions to global challenges, from access to healthcare to mobility and sustainability. Our Innovation Champions exemplify the transformative potential of collaboration between governments and industries to better lives worldwide."

Leaders in Innovation

The report also segregates nations into categories showcasing leadership in innovation. This category highlights countries demonstrating strong policies across various sectors, showcasing excellence in education, entrepreneurship, and investments in research and development. Belgium, Brazil, the European Union, and Italy are among those recognized in this segment for their ongoing commitment to fostering innovation.

Global Innovation Scorecard

For those eager to dive deeper into the Global Innovation Scorecard, the details of all criteria, rankings, and historical data are available online. The CTA's analysis not only serves as an overview of the current landscape of innovation worldwide but also as a guide for governments to learn from each other and maximize technological benefits.

About CES® and CTA

CES, which runs from January 7 to January 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, is the world's premier event for technology and innovation. It features various leading brands and innovators who showcase their latest technologies and solutions. The Consumer Technology Association, the largest tech trade association in North America, owns and produces this pivotal event. As a representative of the technology sector, the CTA brings together startups and established global brands, supporting over 18 million American jobs.

For more information about CES and the valuable insights from the Global Innovation Scorecard, visit CES.tech and follow the CTA on social media.

In a world increasingly dependent on technological advancements, the insights provided by the Global Innovation Scorecard are more crucial than ever. They not only reflect the current state of global technology but also set the stage for future collaborations and innovations.