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
- Ava Rose
- Communications Manager, External Relations
- 202-644-5618
- ARose@csis.org
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Spotlighting the Role of Creativity and Ownership in the U.S. Patent System
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Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. IP Trade Surplus
Newsletter by Chris Borges — May 12, 2025

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

Sustaining Standards Leadership: The United States Cannot Disengage from RISC-V
Report by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — April 28, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Tracking CHIPS Act Incentives
Newsletter by Chris Borges, Yutong Deng, and Julie Heng — April 25, 2025
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Book Talk: Innovation Policy and Advanced Manufacturing with Professor William Bonvillian
Event — December 10, 2024
RAI Explainer: Generic Drugs, Property Rights, and the Orange Book
Blog Post by Chris Borges — December 4, 2024
Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security
Event — December 3, 2024
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
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


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