Innovation Networks

The second decade of the 21st century is witnessing the rise of a global competition that is based on innovative advantage. 

Advanced and emerging nations—as well as states and regions across the United States—are developing and pursuing policies and programs that generate new technologies and products, attract and grow existing industries, and build positions in the high technology industries of tomorrow. RAI will regularly bring together leading government officials, industrialists, academics, researchers, and economists from advanced and emerging nations to learn about their innovation strategies and to identify best practices of private and public programs to strengthen industries, advance new technologies, and meet critical national needs.

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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

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RAI Explainer: the Small Business Innovation Research Program

SBIR today is one of the most emulated and extensively studied government R&D programs in the world. Below, we look at the history and features of this program and why the future of SBIR in the U.S. is in doubt.

Blog Post by Gabrielle Athanasia — July 8, 2022

Rethinking Shareholder Primacy in the New Innovation Economy

Policies that reward the maximization of shareholder value over the short term have encouraged the offshoring of production in leading industries to lower-wage economies and decreased domestic investments in a skilled technical workforce.

Commentary by Alexander Kersten and Sujai Shivakumar — June 27, 2022

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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

The Russian Invasion Must Not Halt Ukraine's High-Tech Ambitions

Ukraine must look to sustaining its scientific base and information technology sector to ensure its future security and economic prosperity. The West can help by training its talent and providing resources to rebuild its science and technology infrastructure.

Blog Post by Alexander Kersten — April 22, 2022