Clarivate(US:CLVT) Prnewswire·2026-01-21 08:00Core Insights - The 2026 report of the Top 100 Global Innovators highlights a shift in innovation leadership from scale to precision, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a crucial role in this transformation [1][2][3] Group 1: Innovation Leadership - The Top 100 Global Innovators contribute 16% of the world's strongest AI inventions, emphasizing that leadership is defined by quality and strategic intent rather than just volume [3] - Recognition as a Top 100 Global Innovator is a significant achievement, with 16 organizations being all-time recipients, indicating sustained excellence in innovation [3][6] Group 2: AI Impact - AI-related patent activity has surged, with filings doubling repeatedly since 2019, leading to over one million invention specifications published by mid-2025 [3] - Generative AI and deep learning are identified as the fastest-moving frontiers in technology, reshaping the landscape of innovation [3] Group 3: Geographic Distribution - Japan leads the global innovation landscape with 32 organizations, including five in the top 10, followed by Mainland China and South Korea with two each, and the United States with one [4] - The United States has 18 organizations in the Top 100, while Taiwan has 12, and both Germany and South Korea have eight [4] Group 4: New and Returning Innovators - Samsung Electronics retains its position as the 1 ranked global innovator, while six companies are recognized for the first time in the Top 100 [6] - Six companies have re-entered the Top 100, including Apple and Saudi Aramco, while 16 all-time recipients maintained their status [6]