Royal Philips named Global Innovator by Clarivate
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:12 AM CST, Wed January 21, 2026
AMSTERDAM – Royal Philips has been named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for 2026 for the 13th consecutive year. Philips is the highest-ranking medical technology company included in the report, underscoring its continued leadership in health care innovation. “Building on more than 130 years of innovation, Philips is driven by a clear purpose to deliver better care for more people,” said Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips. “Our innovations help health care professionals deliver high-quality patient care and empower people to manage their health and well-being at home. Being recognized as a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator reflects our commitment to people-centered, scalable innovation that improves outcomes and expands access to care.” The recognition reflects a long-term commitment by Philips to innovation, supported by more than EUR 1.7 billion in annual R&D investment – approximately 9% of sales and among the highest levels in the industry, the company says. Across professional health care and consumer health, Philips says it is applying AI-enabled technologies, advanced imaging and connected platforms to support more precise diagnosis, simplify workflows and empower people to proactively manage their health and well-being. The Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators report uses a complete comparative analysis of global invention data to assess the strength of every patented idea, using measures tied directly to their innovative power. The full Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 report can be found here.
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