The world is changing rapidly. New technologies are being developed every day which are making human life simpler. Every year the World Intellectual Property Organization of the United Nations releases a list of countries that are at the top in the innovation taking place in the field of science and technology in the world. India’s name is also in the list for the year 2024. However, India is still behind many countries in this matter. Let us tell you about it in detail.
What is WIPO?
The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is an international organization that works on issues related to intellectual property.
The main objective of WIPO is to protect and promote intellectual property rights around the world so that innovation and creativity can be encouraged. It was established on 14 July 1967. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which country is number one?
China is at the top of the list for the year 2024. There are 26 such centers in China, where the field of science and technology is developing rapidly. Especially in centers like Beijing and Shanghai, innovation is getting a lot of encouragement these days.
America is at second place in this list. There are 20 such centers in America where new innovations are being promoted. These include centers like Silicon Valley and Boston-Cambridge.
What number is India at?
India is at number 5 in this list. There are 4 such centers in India where innovation is being promoted. Bengaluru is at the top among these four centers. But no center of India is included in the top 15. Talking about the third and fourth position, Germany is at number three in this case and South Korea is at number four. There are 8 such centers in Germany where innovation is being promoted. There are 4 such centers in South Korea where innovation is being promoted.