Performance analysis of E7 countries within the framework of the global innovation index

The purpose of this study is to conduct a comparative assessment of the innovation performance of the E7 countries (China, India, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, and Turkey) within the framework of the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Accordingly, the study aims to evaluate the innovation performance of these countries and identify their potential for development within the global competitive environment. In this study, data from the 2011–2023 period were used to evaluate the innovation performance of the E7 countries through descriptive and comparative analysis methods. The findings indicate that the innovation performance of the E7 countries followed different trends during the period examined and that there were significant performance differences among the countries. China, in particular, stands out clearly from the other E7 countries in terms of GII performance. Nevertheless, significant differences in GII performance persist among the E7 countries. This indicates that their innovation capacities and innovation systems have developed at different levels. In conclusion, this study contributes to the comparative assessment of innovation performance across E7 countries and offers recommendations for the development of innovation policies.