Renewing American Innovation Project

Providing thoughtful analysis on the U.S. innovation ecosystem and exploring methods for sustaining American technological competitiveness

Renewing American Innovation (RAI) explores the policies and partnerships that will secure the United States’ role as a leading innovator while ensuring that all Americans have a shared stake in the innovation economy.

Producing insightful analysis and convening stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem, RAI seeks to foster a public appreciation for the networks and institutions to which we owe much of our prosperity today.

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Inclusive Innovation for U.S. Economic Growth and Resiliency

Data shows that inclusivity in entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems greatly improves economic growth. In a changing global landscape, investing in a more inclusive innovation community is key for the United States’ long-term economic success and national security.

Report by Tom Guevara , Alexander Kersten , and Srishti Khemka — May 30, 2023

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Innovation Insights is a video series exploring critical issues facing the United States in the realm of technology and innovation. Drawing from a network of experts and practitioners, Innovation Insights makes complex topics digestible and understandable for a general audience.

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CSIS Renewing American Innovation Celebrates World IP Day

What role does IP play in incentivizing innovation and technological leadership? This panel of experts explores this important topic on the heels of World IP Day.

Event by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) , Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) , Andrei Iancu , John J. Hamre , Kirti Gupta , Kathleen O'Malley , and Judge Paul Michel (Ret.) — April 27, 2023

Innovation Lightbulb: Gender Gaps in the High-Tech Sector

Welcome to Innovation Lightbulb: a biweekly newsletter on technology and innovation that puts data first and commentary second. This week, we look at gender disparities in the tech sector.

Newsletter by Srishti Khemka — April 21, 2023

TRIPS Waivers and Pharmaceutical Innovation

TRIPS waivers undermine the U.S. pharmaceutical industry by degrading the IP protections which are essential to the pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem. Less innovation in the pharmaceutical industry means fewer vaccines and drugs in the future, leaving the United States and other nations less prepared for future pandemics and other health emergencies.

Blog Post by Christopher Borges — March 15, 2023

Getting Real on the Inflation Reduction Act

European reactions to the Inflation Reduction Act continue to unfold. While concerns remain, recently proposed EU investment means there is reason to be hopeful for a greener, more resilient Europe despite inevitable inter-allied competition.

Commentary by Charles Wessner and Srishti Khemka — March 7, 2023

The Strategic Importance of Legacy Chips

While policymakers in the United States commit to strengthening production of the most advanced chips, they risk overlooking another major vulnerability in the country's supply of less advanced, “legacy" chips. 

Report by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Thomas Howell — March 3, 2023

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