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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Semiconductors and National Defense: What Are the Stakes?

The erosion of U.S. capabilities in microelectronics is a direct threat to the United States’ ability to defend itself and its allies. Ensuring U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology is the preeminent national security concern of the modern era.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar and Charles Wessner — June 8, 2022

Untapped Innovation?

Building a more inclusive innovation economy demands greater attention to communities of color, women, and those in untapped regions. Renewing American innovation means making opportunity as universal as the talent that seeks it.

Report by Alexander Kersten and Gabrielle Athanasia — May 25, 2022

The Pillars Necessary for a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry

U.S. leadership in semiconductor design and production is of strategic importance and is essential for competitiveness; however, the domestic semiconductor industry currently confronts a range of challenges that need to be addressed moving forward.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Thomas Howell — May 20, 2022