Renewing American Innovation
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
- Alexander Kersten
- Deputy Director and Fellow, Renewing American Innovation
- 202.775.3291
- akersten@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
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Albany NanoTech’s Potential to Support the National Semiconductor Technology Center
Report by Charles Wessner and Thomas Howell — February 14, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Basic Research for Breakthrough Innovations
Newsletter by Julie Heng — February 7, 2025

Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security
Transcript — December 3, 2024

What RISC-V Means for the Future of Chip Development
Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — November 13, 2024
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What RISC-V Means for the Future of Chip Development
Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — November 13, 2024
Too Good to Lose: America’s Stake in Intel
Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — November 12, 2024
Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. State-Level R&D Landscape
Newsletter by Arrizka Faida — November 8, 2024
Intellectual Property Rights and the Future of U.S. Technological Leadership
Podcast Episode by Kirti Gupta — November 1, 2024

Clustering for Innovation
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar — October 29, 2024
Intellectual Property Rights and the Future of U.S. Technological Leadership
Commentary by Kirti Gupta — October 29, 2024

Staying Ahead in the Global Technology Race: A Roadmap for Economic Security
Digital Report by The CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department — October 29, 2024
Innovation Lightbulb: Preparing the Next Generation for Careers in Quantum Technology
Newsletter by Arrizka Faida — October 18, 2024
Completing the Allied Circuit on Semiconductors: Cooperation to Enhance Economic Security
Event — October 17, 2024