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

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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CHIPS+ and Semiconductor Packaging

To drive U.S. leadership in the semiconductor packaging market, CHIPS+ calls for establishing a National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program.

Blog Post by Hideki Tomoshige — November 7, 2022

China's Ally in Stealing Western IP: The United States

The Chinese government's agenda to steal competitors’ intellectual property, poses a significant long-term threat to the economic and national security of the United States.

Commentary by Walter G. Copan — October 26, 2022

Manufacturing and Workforce

The Chinese government, and their agenda to steal competitors’ intellectual property, poses a significant long-term threat to the economic and national security of the United States

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar — October 25, 2022

Moore’s Law and Its Practical Implications

With competition for leadership in the semiconductor industry heating up, an understanding of the economic and policy significance of Moore’s Law is critical to supporting policies that advance the international competitiveness of the United States.

Critical Questions by Gregory Arcuri and Sujai Shivakumar — October 18, 2022

Reshoring Semiconductor Manufacturing: Addressing the Workforce Challenge

Despite new investment in domestic chip-making, chip makers encounter a shortage of construction workers to build new facilities and a lack of qualified workers to run them. This report discusses increasing development of U.S. talent toward semiconductor chip production.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Thomas Howell — October 6, 2022

What Can Patent Data Reveal about U.S.-China Technology Competition?

In seeking ways to gauge the U.S.-China technological competition, policymakers and media often turn to data on patent filings. Prudent use of this data requires a closer look at what the data can and cannot say.

Critical Questions by Alexander Kersten , Gabrielle Athanasia , and Gregory Arcuri — September 19, 2022