Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―New York Global Science Conference 2026‖ (May 18-20, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – New York, USA, 2026. - 322 p.

9 financial planning, clearer investment priorities, and a more transparent evaluation of innovative projects. The ability to attract investment also depends on how companies plan their innovation activities, how they assess risks, how they combine different sources of financing, and how effectively they monitor the use of the resources they have secured. In practice, companies often rely primarily on their own funds, while external sources remain underutilized or difficult to access. This creates a gap between the need for technological modernization and the actual financial resources available to companies. It is also worth paying attention to the availability of financing for investment projects in the context of the country’s economic and geopolitical situation and the monetary policy pursued by the regulator. Science, research, and innovation pave the way to the future, opening up new opportunities for both individuals and the country as a whole. It is innovative development that drives economic growth, serves as a source of national wealth, and acts as a means of advancing human development. In addition, innovation helps strengthen competitiveness, ensures the country’s technological independence, and helps protect citizens’ livelihoods and improve their quality of life. To assess the role of innovation potential in wartime conditions, it is advisable to refer to data from the ―Global Innovation Index 2024‖ [1]. This study analyzes 133 economies worldwide in terms of their innovation capacity. According to the index results, Switzerland became the most innovative country in 2024 with a score of 67.5 points. Germany ranked lower, scoring 58.1 points, while South Korea rose from 9th to 6th place, reaching 60.9 points. Thus, the top three countries in terms of innovation in 2024 are traditionally led by Switzerland, Sweden, and the United States (Fig. 1) [1]. In 2024, Ukraine ranked 60th in the Global Innovation Index, dropping five places compared to last year’s report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). At the same time, the country ranked 4th among countries with a ―lower- middle‖ income level. Despite Russia’s ongoing aggressive war against Ukraine, the 2024 Global Innovation Index figures also indicate positive trends in the development of innovation activities. In particular, Ukraine generates a greater volume of