Strengthening the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem

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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GeoTech Wars - De-Risking Venture Capital with Anzu Partners co-founder David Michael

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti and Andrew discuss how investors are assessing the business environment in China in the current geopolitical climate. They are joined by guest David Michael, co-founder and managing partner of Anzu Partners, an investment firm focusing on industrial and life science technology companies.

Blog Post by Kirti Gupta and Chris Borges — November 2, 2023

Solving the Semiconductor Workforce Crunch

Please join CSIS Renewing American Innovation for a workshop on strategies to address the emerging shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor industry.

Event — September 28, 2023

Innovation Lightbulb: Zooming in on Domestic Semiconductor Investments in 2023

Since January 2023, companies throughout the semiconductor supply chain have announced over $24 billion in investments in the United States. This brings the total amount of announced private sector investment in semiconductors and electronics to $231 billion since 2021.

Newsletter by Bailey Crane — September 15, 2023

GeoTech Wars - The Future of U.S. Manufacturing with Mark Zandi

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti and Andrew discuss the future of U.S. manufacturing as the international economy enters a period of de-globalization and reorientation. They are joined by Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.

Blog Post by Kirti Gupta and Chris Borges — September 5, 2023

Innovation Lightbulb: CHIPS and Science Funding Falling Short

The CHIPS and Science Act enjoyed significant bipartisan support when it passed last year. However, legislative data shows CHIPS appropriations falling billions of dollars short of authorized levels.

Newsletter by Gregory Arcuri and Bailey Crane — August 18, 2023

The Effect of Reference Pricing on Pharmaceutical Innovation

Though described by its proponents as an expedient means to lower the cost of pharmaceuticals, a recently proposed reference pricing scheme will cause long-term harm to the nation’s innovation system.

Blog Post by Bailey Crane — July 12, 2023

China's Drive for Leadership in Global Research and Development

China has made significant progress in R&D expenditures over the past two decades, surpassing Japan and Germany, narrowing the gap with the United States, and reflecting its determination to compete in innovation for the foreseeable future.

Newsletter by Bailey Crane — June 30, 2023