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.
Contact Information
- Gregory Arcuri
- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Renewing American Innovation Project
- 202.457.8764
- GArcuri@csis.org
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- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
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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

Implementing the CHIPS Act: Sematech’s Lessons for the National Semiconductor Technology Center
Report by Charles Wessner and Thomas Howell — May 19, 2023

Enhancing the Regional Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act - Building Regional Research Ecosystems
Transcript — May 3, 2023

Enhancing the Regional Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act - Keynote Addresses
Transcript — May 3, 2023

Enhancing the Regional Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act - Lunch Remarks
Transcript — May 3, 2023
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Enhancing the Regional Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act

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CSIS Renewing American Innovation Celebrates 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
Newsletter by Srishti Khemka — April 21, 2023
Japan and the Netherlands Announce Plans for New Export Controls on Semiconductor Equipment
Commentary by Gregory C. Allen , Emily Benson , and Margot Putnam — April 10, 2023
TRIPS Waivers and Pharmaceutical Innovation
Blog Post by Christopher Borges — March 15, 2023
Getting Real on the Inflation Reduction Act
Commentary by Charles Wessner and Srishti Khemka — March 7, 2023
For Stronger Tech, Europe Must Spend More on Defense and Research
Commentary by Charles Wessner — March 3, 2023
The Strategic Importance of Legacy Chips
Report by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Thomas Howell — March 3, 2023
A Personal View on Today’s Competitiveness Challenges: “We Did It to Ourselves”
Blog Post by Richard Elkus Jr. and Sujai Shivakumar — March 2, 2023
CHIPS, Childcare, and National Security
Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar and Charles Wessner — March 1, 2023
The Emerging U.S.-India Innovation Partnership: “Building a Deep Democratic Ecosystem with High Technology”
Blog Post by Alexander Kersten — February 13, 2023