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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Innovation Lightbulb: Tracking CHIPS Act Incentives

Over two years after the CHIPS and Science Act was passed to revitalize U.S. semiconductor research and manufacturing and drive innovation, the distribution of CHIPS Act incentives offers an early look at how this ambitious industrial policy is taking shape.

Newsletter by Chris Borges, Yutong Deng, and Julie Heng — April 25, 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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Innovation Lightbulb: Private Investment in Quantum Technology

QIST is moving from theory to practical applications with potential across sectors, yet industry growth remains limited. Sustained funding, including through reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act and fully funding the CHIPS Act, is crucial for U.S. leadership in this field.

Newsletter by Hideki Tomoshige — June 14, 2024

Securing IP and the Future of Pandemic Preparedness

By undermining intellectual property (IP) protections, the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement has the potential to harm the market-based ecosystem for biopharmaceutical innovation that is needed to make the world ready for the next pandemic.

Blog Post by Jeffrey Depp — May 28, 2024

The Use of March-In Rights Could Undermine Innovation and National Security

The Bayh-Dole Act has been pivotal in driving U.S. innovation and economic growth. However, possible changes to march-in rights aimed at controlling drug prices could disrupt this success, posing risks to the innovation ecosystem and national competitiveness.

Commentary by Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar — May 23, 2024

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The Use of March-In Rights Could Undermine Innovation and National Security

An audio version of “The Use of March-In Rights Could Undermine Innovation and National Security,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar — May 23, 2024

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Innovation Lightbulb: Breaking Down Private Sector Research and Development

Across three key metrics of innovative activity—total R&D expenditure, domestic R&D employment, and R&D intensity—four industrial subsectors stand out. This week, we dive into private-sector R&D activity and look at which industries are driving a surge in U.S. R&D activity.

Newsletter by Gregory Arcuri and Julia Yoon — May 22, 2024

Gallium Nitride: A Strategic Opportunity for the Semiconductor Industry

The growing adoption of gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors is a major opportunity for the United States. GaN is a compound semiconductor that contains several properties ideally suited for the next generation of high-power, high-frequency electronic systems.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Julia Yoon, and Tisyaketu Sirkar — May 20, 2024

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Gallium Nitride: A Strategic Opportunity for the Semiconductor Industry

An audio version of “Gallium Nitride: A Strategic Opportunity for the Semiconductor Industry,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Sujai Shivakumar, Julia Yoon, and Tisyaketu Sirkar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Sujai Shivakumar, Julia Yoon, and Tisyaketu Sirkar — May 20, 2024

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