Renewing American Innovation Project

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: How Greater Patent Equity Spur U.S. Innovation

Patents are the engine of innovation, but structural rigidities prevent some Americans from considering themselves "inventors." A multifaceted approach is needed to improve patent awareness and confidence, diversify the pool of inventors, and boost U.S. competitiveness.

Newsletter by Julia Yoon — July 26, 2024

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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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Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work?

An audio version of “Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Kersten and Julia Yoon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Alexander Kersten and Julia Yoon — July 26, 2024

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Innovation Lightbulb: How Greater Patent Equity Spur U.S. Innovation

Patents are the engine of innovation, but structural rigidities prevent some Americans from considering themselves "inventors." A multifaceted approach is needed to improve patent awareness and confidence, diversify the pool of inventors, and boost U.S. competitiveness.

Newsletter by Julia Yoon — July 26, 2024

Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work?

There are calls to formalize the Quad alliance with an inter-parliamentary working group. While its impact on military cooperation remains uncertain, this reflects a desire to deepen cooperation for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on shared values.

Commentary by Alexander Kersten and Julia Yoon — July 22, 2024

RAI Explainer: Capturing the O-RAN Opportunity

As new communications technologies become more widely adopted, U.S. leadership will be essential for the development and adoption of O-RAN standards and the technological and commercial advantages that this brings. But what is O-RAN?

Blog Post by Julia Yoon — July 17, 2024

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Collateral Damage: The Domestic Impact of U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls

An audio version of “Collateral Damage: The Domestic Impact of U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kirti Gupta, Chris Borges, and Andrea Leonard Palazzi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Kirti Gupta, Chris Borges, and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — July 15, 2024

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RAI Explainer: Standard Essential Patents and National Security

Technology standards are a critical domain of international cooperation and competition in high technology. Over the last decade, the international competition over standards has focused on standard essential patents (SEPs). This article explains the key concepts and geopolitical context needed to understand the ongoing debate regarding standards and SEPs.

Blog Post by Chris Borges — July 10, 2024

Innovation Lightbulb: Strengthening K-12 STEM Education for a Robust U.S. Technology Workforce

According to the National Science Foundation, the average mathematics test scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress declined in 2022 compared to previous years. Improving math competency and fostering interest in STEM must start early in a child’s education and must reach across all communities. Doing so will help broaden and diversify the talent pipeline into industries of strategic and economic importance, ensuring U.S. competitiveness for years to come.

Newsletter by Julia Yoon — June 28, 2024