Inclusive Innovation

Fostering demographic and geographic diversity in the U.S. innovation ecosystem

Harnessing the innovative potential of all Americans is critical for U.S. economic and technological competitiveness. While the U.S. has enjoyed decades of leadership in technology and innovation, the fruits of that activity are not shared evenly. Many Americans face significant obstacles which prevent them from participating in the innovation economy. If the U.S. is to compete globally, it must ensure all its citizens have a shared stake in the innovation ecosystem.

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CHIPS, Childcare, and National Security

Commerce's guidance on requiring semiconductor companies seeking CHIPS funding to provide workers access to child care is a pragmatic move, clearly aligned with the nation’s security interests.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar and Charles Wessner — March 1, 2023

Inclusive Innovation: Challenges and Paths Forward

In an era of increased strategic technology-based competition, the United States needs to more fully engage the talent found across its population. Greater inclusion taps the talents of more Americans and gives them a stake in the innovation economy.

Event by Sujai Shivakumar , Tom Guevara , and Andrei Iancu — December 6, 2022

Renew SBIR, Just Defend the Recipients against China

With the SBIR program up for reauthorization, it is more important than ever to reflect on this hugely successful program’s impacts on the U.S. economy and innovation.

Report by Charles Wessner and Sujai Shivakumar — September 14, 2022

Old Is New: Making Innovation Work for Everyone

To be effective, renewing U.S. innovation must mean encouraging and engaging with the multiplicity of local initiatives that connect the shared interests of communities and firms in building their region’s productive base and skilled technical workforce.

Commentary by Tom Guevara — September 7, 2022

Sustaining Israel's Innovation Economy

If the U.S. is to remain competitive in an increasingly complex and technologically advanced global economy, it must learn from the successes and failures of other countries. Examining the experiences of Israel and other global innovation hubs can help draw out important lessons for sustaining a successful high-tech economy.

Blog Post — June 23, 2022

To Get More Women and Minority Inventors, We Need Data

The United States needs to create an environment in which all potential U.S. inventors are equipped for success, regardless of gender, race, or economic background. To do that, we need better information on who is doing the inventing in America.

Commentary by Andrei Iancu and Michelle K. Lee — June 22, 2022