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FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
Sustainability
Public-Private Partnerships: Financing The Future Impact Report 2026
Discover how the FII Institute's latest Public-Private Partnerships: Financing The Future Impact Report 2026 reveals a new human-centric model for PPPs, ESG investing, and sustainable economic growth.
AI & Robotics, Sustainability
The Future Of Artificial Intelligence: Energy Generation is Only Part Of The Story
As global concern rises over AI’s growing energy demands, FII Institute is reshaping the conversation with a clear message: power generation alone will not define the future of artificial intelligence. In the op-ed, "The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Energy Generation Is Only Part of the Story," Fred Thiel, CEO of MARA, challenges the narrow focus on energy supply and highlights a more decisive factor: how energy is transmitted, optimized, and integrated into AI infrastructure at scale.
AI & Robotics
Early U.S. Evidence Of AI Impacts On Jobs In The College Educated Workforce
Our latest report, authored by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center of Sustainable Development, Columbia University, dives into early U.S. evidence on how generative AI is quietly but rapidly rewriting the rules of work for college-educated professionals.
Healthcare
The Longevity Revolution
The longevity revolution is reshaping our world, lifespans have nearly doubled in a century, and the global 60+ population is soon reaching 2 billion: A $trillion-scale economic transformation demanding bold new strategies in workforce participation, capital investment, and urban infrastructure. Sovereign Wealth Funds and private equity are key to funding this future, where public-private-philanthropic partnerships can position the region as a global hub for age-inclusive innovation. Dive into the op-ed authored by Kearney’s Partner, Javier Herrera to discover how this revolution will redefine economies and how you can lead the way.
FII PRIORITY Asia 2025 Post Summit Report
FII PRIORITY Asia convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers in Tokyo to explore how Asia is shaping the next phase of global growth and innovation. The Summit fostered high-level dialogue and deal-oriented engagement across critical sectors including sustainable finance, advanced technologies, infrastructure, and energy transition. Through strategic discussions, curated networking, and landmark signing ceremonies, FII […]
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FII PRIORITY Asia convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers in Tokyo to explore how Asia is shaping the next phase of global growth and innovation. The Summit fostered high-level dialogue and deal-oriented engagement across critical sectors including sustainable finance, advanced technologies, infrastructure, and energy transition. Through strategic discussions, curated networking, and landmark signing ceremonies, FII […]
FII9 Executive Report
FII9 Conference, themed “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” brought together over 10,000 delegates, including 2,000 members and 60 partners, to drive global collaboration on the world’s most pressing challenges. The conference unveiled over $50 billion in projected deals across energy, AI, infrastructure, and construction, spotlighting unparalleled investment opportunities. By championing ethical […]
FII PRIORITY Europe 2025 Post Summit Report
FII PRIORITY Europe 2025 Summit which took place in Tirana, Albania on May 16-17, 2025, highlights the urgent need for investment in a connected Europe, focusing on innovation, economic transformation, and collaboration among global leaders.
FEATURED CONTRIBUTIONS
Are robots the solution to the crisis in older-person care?
Addressing global elderly care resource shortages, social robots provide companionship and assistance, enhancing the well-being and independence of the elderly. But, some researchers are beginning to question if these devices are ready for widespread use or if the investment in technology is better spent in traditional care methods. Explore the debate in our recent Nature sponsor feature here
A test of artificial intelligence
As debate rages over the abilities of modern AI systems, scientists are still struggling to effectively assess machine intelligence.
Will ChatGPT give us a lesson in education?
There might be a learning curve as AI tools grow in popularity, but this technology offers teachers opportunities to help pupils acquire new skills around formulating questions and in critical thinking.
Robots need better batteries
As mobile machines travel farther from the grid, they’ll need lightweight and efficient power sources.
Accelerating sustainable finance in the Middle East and Africa
Financial institutions and governments in the region must drive the development and growth of sustainable finance to respond to the climate crisis.
Abandoned: The Human Cost of Neurotechnology Failure
When the makers of electronic implants abandon their projects, people who rely on the devices have everything to lose.
Bioinspired robots walk, swim, slither and fly
Engineers look to nature for ideas on how to make robots move through the world.
Miniature medical robots step out from sci-fi
Tiny machines that deliver therapeutic payloads to precise locations in the body are the stuff of science fiction. But some researchers are trying to turn them into a clinical reality.
Learning over a lifetime
Artificial-intelligence researchers turn to lifelong learning in the hopes of making machine intelligence more adaptable.
Teaching robots to touch
Robots have become increasingly adept at interacting with the world around them. But to fulfil their potential, they also need a sense of touch.
Strategic Partners’ Perspectives
Academic Partners’ Impact
HEC Paris x FII Institute: Recap of 2022
The FII Institute's partnership with HEC Paris aims to make a positive impact on humanity through their THINK Pillar. Associate Professor Daniel Halbheer's research chair on "Business Models for the Circular Economy" focuses on reducing resource and environmental footprints while having economic and social benefits.