IInnonnovvaa琀椀on Mtion Momenomentum 2024: tum 2024: TThe Ghe Global lobal TTop 100op 100 Samsung, headquartered in South Korea, and Huawei from China, both at the forefront of innovation in 5G wireless technology, are each in the Top 100 for the third year in a row, underscoring Asia’s pivotal role in the tech industry. The only two Appliances companies on the Top 100 list are also from the Asia region. Japan-based Daikin, most notable for their Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) innovations, and Hong Kong-based Techtronic, focused on power tools, have both put an emphasis on sustainability. In the field of Semiconductors, list members from the U.S., like Qualcomm and Nvidia, have also made significant contributions to AI, underlining the country’s pivotal role in innovation. Similarly, the EMEA region boasts of influential players such as the Netherlands- based ASML and Germany's Infineon. The Asian region is represented by giants like Taiwan's TSMC and MediaTek. Asia and Europe have the most companies among the Top 100 in Chemicals and Materials. Interestingly, the Top 100 list does not include any players from the United States in this sector and instead highlights companies such as AGC, based in Japan, and the newly merged entity DSM-Firmenich, based in Switzerland. These industries are crucial for various applications, from green energy solutions to advanced manufacturing technologies. The presence of companies like ARAMCO, Saint-Gobain and BASF among the Top 100 innovators further emphasizes the innovation that promotes industrial progress. LexisNexisIP.com 1616