Technology and digital transformation are redefining how nations, corporates, and societies compete. From artificial intelligence and fintech to e-commerce and digital infrastructure, technology is no longer a support function — it is the engine of economic growth, productivity, and global influence. Governments recognize digital transformation as a strategic priority for competitiveness, efficiency, and service delivery. Corporates see technology as the key to scaling operations, driving efficiency, and capturing new markets. Investors increasingly prioritize technology-enabled sectors as some of the fastest-growing and most resilient opportunities worldwide.

Innovation ecosystems – spanning startups, accelerators, research institutions, and corporate innovation labs – are critical for sustaining long-term competitiveness. The ability to build and finance these ecosystems will define the leaders of the next industrial revolution.

Despite its transformative potential, technology adoption and innovation face persistent barriers in many markets:

Without structural reform and investment, nations and businesses risk being left behind in the global digital economy.

Fitch Advisory partners with governments, corporates, and investors to design and deliver technology and innovation platforms that are globally competitive. Our expertise spans:

By integrating financing, governance, and execution, Fitch Advisory positions technology and innovation as strategic assets, not peripheral add-ons.