Sustainable Development Goal 9 challenges us to construct a foundation for the future. It calls for developing resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. This goal is the bedrock of economic development, aiming to create quality infrastructure and industries that are more efficient and environmentally-friendly. It champions technological progress and scientific research, particularly in developing countries. By upgrading our industries and ensuring universal access to technologies and finance for the future, SDG 9 connects our legacy of innovation with the urgent need to build a more connected and sustainable world for all.