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.

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Media Relations Manager, External Relations
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Barriers to Supply Chain Modernization and Factor Productivity Enhancements

Rebuilding U.S. manufacturing is essential for economic competitiveness and national security. Innovation without production weakens America’s industrial base. Sustained investment in talent, infrastructure, and tech leadership will bolster U.S. manufacturing leadership.

Congressional Testimony by Sujai Shivakumar — June 5, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: U.S. Patenting Abroad — A Quiet Trade Advantage

Newsletter by Chris Borges — May 23, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. IP Trade Surplus

Newsletter by Chris Borges — May 12, 2025

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The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — May 1, 2025

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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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Building the I-90 Semiconductor Workforce: Leveraging Existing Assets to Support Growth and Create New Opportunities

This event will bring together stakeholders to discuss strategies for scaling semiconductor workforce development efforts and ensuring the alignment of education, industry, and government investments.

Event — March 20, 2025

The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry

The United States should remember that leadership in biopharmaceutical innovation is driven by its unparalleled R&D ecosystem. Arbitrary changes in funding and rules threaten U.S. bioinnovation leadership and the nation’s health, welfare, and national security.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng — March 18, 2025

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The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry

An audio version of “The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng — March 18, 2025

Report Launch: The United States Cannot Take Semiconductor Design Leadership for Granted

The public event hosted by CSIS Renewing American Innovation brings together experts and policymakers to chart a path forward for sustained U.S. leadership in semiconductor design.

Event — February 28, 2025

Growing Challenges for the Semiconductor Design Industry: The United States Cannot Take Leadership for Granted

In the face of the Chinese challenge, the United States cannot afford to take a business-as-usual approach to chip design leadership. Continued support for semiconductor design is vital for national security and global competitiveness.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — February 25, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Innovation Competition in Chip Design Between the U.S. and China

As the number of Chinese chip design companies grows and their capabilities evolve, the U.S. needs to maintain its leadership in chip design and continue understanding China's semiconductor design ecosystem.

Newsletter by Hideki Tomoshige — February 21, 2025

Moving Beyond the Regulation/Deregulation Trap

When it comes to good governance and good business, the regulation/deregulation dichotomy often misleadingly oversimplifies the issue. Innovation frequently thrives in the presence of clear and predictable regulatory frameworks that can both protect investments and serve the public interest.

Blog Post by Julie Heng — February 20, 2025

Albany NanoTech’s Potential to Support the National Semiconductor Technology Center

In 2024, Albany NanoTech was designated as the first National Semiconductor Technology Center research and development site. How did Albany become the nation’s premier hub for chip research, what are the stakes, and how should we support its development?

Report by Charles Wessner and Thomas Howell — February 14, 2025

RAI Explainer: A Brief History of the International IP Regime

The international IP system drives global trade and innovation. The scope and impact of current demands on international cooperation in research and innovation highlight the need for greater clarity on the IP system.

Blog Post by Julie Heng, Arrizka Faida, and Chris Borges — February 13, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Basic Research for Breakthrough Innovations

Sustaining breakthrough innovations requires stable and substantial investments in basic science, robust innovation systems, and regional technology hubs.

Newsletter by Julie Heng — February 7, 2025

One Million Casualties: Russia’s Losses on the Battlefield

Korea-Japan Relations: What to Expect? | The Capital Cable #115

Summit on Resilient U.S. Medical Supply Chains

Fifteenth Annual South China Sea Conference

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Barriers to Supply Chain Modernization and Factor Productivity Enhancements

Innovation Lightbulb: U.S. Patenting Abroad — A Quiet Trade Advantage

Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. IP Trade Surplus

The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm

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Building the I-90 Semiconductor Workforce: Leveraging Existing Assets to Support Growth and Create New Opportunities

The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry

The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry

Report Launch: The United States Cannot Take Semiconductor Design Leadership for Granted

Growing Challenges for the Semiconductor Design Industry: The United States Cannot Take Leadership for Granted

Innovation Lightbulb: Innovation Competition in Chip Design Between the U.S. and China

Moving Beyond the Regulation/Deregulation Trap

Albany NanoTech’s Potential to Support the National Semiconductor Technology Center

RAI Explainer: A Brief History of the International IP Regime

Innovation Lightbulb: Basic Research for Breakthrough Innovations

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