Innovation Capabilities Outlook 2026: Technical Notes

This technical report presents the methodology underlying the 2026 Innovation Capabilities Outlook, detailing how innovation capabilities across countries are measured using data on science, technology, entrepreneurship, and production. It explains the construction of indicators such as relatedness, complexity, and diversification potential, as well as the clustering and network methods used to map innovation ecosystems. The framework enables policymakers to identify latent capabilities and design strategies that build on existing strengths to foster technological development and economic growth.