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
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- 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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Growing Challenges for the Semiconductor Design Industry: The United States Cannot Take Leadership for Granted
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
Newsletter by Hideki Tomoshige — February 21, 2025

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
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Assessing the Patent and Trademark Office’s Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
Commentary by Alexander Kersten — June 3, 2024
Innovation Lightbulb: Federal STEM Funding for Minority Serving Institutions
Newsletter by Tisyaketu Sirkar — May 31, 2024
Securing IP and the Future of Pandemic Preparedness
Blog Post by Jeffrey Depp — May 28, 2024
The Use of March-In Rights Could Undermine Innovation and National Security
Commentary by Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar — May 23, 2024
The Use of March-In Rights Could Undermine Innovation and National Security
Podcast Episode by Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar — May 23, 2024

Innovation Lightbulb: Breaking Down Private Sector Research and Development
Newsletter by Gregory Arcuri and Julia Yoon — May 22, 2024
Gallium Nitride: A Strategic Opportunity for the Semiconductor Industry
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Julia Yoon, and Tisyaketu Sirkar — May 20, 2024
Gallium Nitride: A Strategic Opportunity for the Semiconductor Industry
Podcast Episode by Sujai Shivakumar, Julia Yoon, and Tisyaketu Sirkar — May 20, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S.-China Innovation Competition
Podcast Episode by Chris Borges — May 17, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S.-China Innovation Competition
Commentary by Chris Borges — May 16, 2024