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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Renewing the United States’ Skilled Technical Workforce

The United States cannot reclaim manufacturing leadership in emerging strategic technologies without the right talent infrastructure. And a strong talent supply chain cannot be built without policy alignment, regional action, and sustained support.

Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — July 9, 2025

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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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The Legacy of Bayh-Dole's Success on U.S. Global Competitiveness Today

The Bayh-Dole Act played a key role in renewing American innovation policy in response to the perceived competitiveness challenge from Japan. The lessons of how this legislation came together is once again relevant as we confront today’s innovation challenge from China.

Blog Post by Gabrielle Athanasia — January 12, 2022

World Leaders Should Acknowledge That IP Protections Facilitate Vaccine Access

President Biden’s recent statement urging widespread support for waiving IP protections for Covid vaccines assumes there’s a global shortage, which an IP waiver would address. However, IP protections deserve the lion’s share of the credit for why we have vaccines at all.

Commentary by Andrei Iancu — January 6, 2022

Broadening Venture Capital's Reach to Spur Innovation in the American Heartland

Long mythologized as heroes in the United States’ entrepreneur-obsessed culture, venture capitalists play a vital role in identifying and providing advice and funding – from early-stage and expansion through to late-stage and acquisition – for some of the world’s most innovative firms. 

Blog Post by Alexander Kersten — January 5, 2022

Renewing American Innovation

The U.S. can no longer count on a large technological lead in many technology areas to secure its competitiveness and strategic advantage.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar — December 15, 2021

RAI Explainer: Patents

What is a patent and what is its purpose?

Blog Post by Gabrielle Athanasia — December 15, 2021

Regional Technology Hubs

What constitutes a Regional Technology Hub? And why is it critical for Congress to provide resources for fostering technological development outside of America’s metropolitan supercenters?

Blog Post by Gregory Arcuri — December 15, 2021

Promoting Competition in the American Economy

In July, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. Yet, some recommendations contained in the order contradict and undermine the White House’s stated priority of maintaining U.S. leadership in 5G standards and deployment.

Critical Questions by Alexander Kersten and Gabrielle Athanasia — November 29, 2021

The Shot Heard around the World

Vaccine diplomacy has never been more important. The United States has an opportunity to deploy its scientific and economic prowess in the service of all humanity. Yet, the United States has been slow to seize the opportunity while geopolitical rivals eagerly fill the gap.

Report by Andrei Iancu, Gary Locke, and David J. Kappos — November 17, 2021