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

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Semiconductors and National Defense: What Are the Stakes?
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar and Charles Wessner — June 8, 2022
Event Recap: Building Skills for National Security and Competitiveness: Best Practice from Indiana
Blog Post by Benjamin Glanz — June 8, 2022
Reshoring Semiconductors with the Chips Act: Key Lessons from Albany, New York
Commentary by Charles Wessner and Thomas R. Howell — June 2, 2022
Untapped Innovation?
Report by Alexander Kersten and Gabrielle Athanasia — May 25, 2022
Event Recap: Innovation and IP's Role in Combatting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blog Post by Gregory Arcuri — May 24, 2022
The Pillars Necessary for a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry
Report by Sujai Shivakumar , Charles Wessner , and Thomas Howell — May 20, 2022
Book Event: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla's "Moonshot: Inside Pfizer's Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible"
Event by John J. Hamre and Albert Bourla — May 19, 2022
Building Skills for National Security and Competitiveness: Best Practice from Indiana
Event by Sujai Shivakumar — May 12, 2022
Towards the Department of Commerce and Innovation: The 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
Blog Post by Gabrielle Athanasia — May 10, 2022
Innovation and IP’s Role in Combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic
Event by Andrei Iancu — April 27, 2022