Market Insight: 14 Innovative Vendors Advancing GRC In 2026

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Executive Summary

As regulatory pressures intensify and risk profiles grow more complex, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) vendors are innovating at pace to support risk management teams with new capabilities. Key innovations include context-aware AI assistants, risk intelligence for continuous risk and controls monitoring, and flexible data architectures to improve data interoperability. Buyers of GRC software should use this report to understand innovative product developments in these areas. Software vendors and consultants can leverage the report to identify partnership opportunities, as well as gain a better understanding of how their peers are driving innovation. The 14 vendors covered in this report are Decision Focus, EQS Group, Hyperproof, Ideagen, LogicManager, MEGA International, Mitratech, NAVEX, Ncontracts, OneTrust, ReadiNow, Resolver (Kroll), SureCloud and ZenGRC.

14 innovative GRC vendors to watch in 2026: highlighting capabilities that stand out in a saturated market
AI and risk intelligence emerge as top innovations in GRC, driven by the need to accelerate time-to-compliance and strengthen real-time risk monitoring
Innovative GRC platforms are intuitive and agile, with a focus on enhancing proactive risk identification and ensuring continuous compliance
Figure 1. Six innovations in the GRC software market
Figure 2.
 Innovative vendors advancing GRC software in 2026 

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Mahum Khawar

Mahum Khawar

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Mahum is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in AI integrations within risk management software and operational resilience. She advises technology buyers and software vendor...

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Katelyn Johnson

Katelyn Johnson

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Katelyn is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in enterprise risk management and external risk and resilience. She helps executives navigate today’s evolving ris...

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