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Infrastructure
Infrastructure forms the backbone of modern civilization, yet it increasingly strains under population growth, climate pressures, and evolving technological demands.
As one of xFoundry's six core domains, Infrastructure represents a critical frontier for tackling societal grand challenges: complex, systemic vulnerabilities in areas like transportation networks, energy grids, digital connectivity, and urban resilience.
1.1 B
urban residents live in slums or informal settlements
$15 T
global infrastructure investment gap projected by 2040 (USD)
733 M
people still lack electricity in 2023