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
Latest Analysis

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

Innovation Insights
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The China Innovation Challenge: A Conversation with Professor Jonathan Barnett
Transcript by Sujai Shivakumar and Andrei Iancu — January 23, 2023
Book Event: Chris Miller's "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology"
Event by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Chris Miller — January 11, 2023
Toward a New Multilateral Export Control Regime
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Hideki Tomoshige — January 10, 2023
The Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge
Blog Post by Gregory Arcuri — January 3, 2023
Promoting and Investing in Small American Manufacturers
Congressional Testimony by Sujai Shivakumar — December 13, 2022
The China Innovation Challenge: A Conversation with Professor Jonathan Barnett
Event by Andrei Iancu and Professor Jonathan Barnett — December 9, 2022
Inclusive Innovation: Challenges and Paths Forward
Event by Sujai Shivakumar , Tom Guevara , and Andrei Iancu — December 6, 2022
Protect the Value of American Invention
Commentary by Andrei Iancu and David J. Kappos — November 30, 2022
Spurring Regional and Inclusive Innovation: A Discussion with EDA Asst. Sec. Alejandra Castillo
Event by Tom Guevara and Alejandra Y. Castillo — November 18, 2022
Spurring Regional and Inclusive Innovation: A Discussion with EDA Asst. Sec. Alejandra Castillo
Transcript — November 18, 2022