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Innovation Lightbulb: The Workforce Dimension of Innovation Leadership

When measuring research and development (R&D) leadership, spending alone does not tell the full story. Researcher density—the number of researchers per million people—is also critical, as concentrated talent accelerates knowledge creation, collaboration, and absorptive capacity across an economy.

Blog Post by Shruti Sharma — October 2, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. IP Trade Surplus

Because U.S. universities, laboratories, and companies produce a steady stream of breakthroughs, the United States earns far more from cross‑border IP transactions than it spends.

Newsletter by Chris Borges — May 12, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Tracking CHIPS Act Incentives

Over two years after the CHIPS and Science Act was passed to revitalize U.S. semiconductor research and manufacturing and drive innovation, the distribution of CHIPS Act incentives offers an early look at how this ambitious industrial policy is taking shape.

Newsletter by Chris Borges, Yutong Deng, and Julie Heng — April 25, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Not Just Attracting But Retaining International STEM Students

While the United States remains the top destination for international students, a factor that has historically helped the country maintain a competitive edge, this advantage is increasingly at risk if U.S. STEM graduates are not retained in the newly competitive global market for high skills.

Newsletter by Julie Heng and Yutong Deng — April 11, 2025