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Nine new Executive Committee Members. Fifty members endorsing “A Renewed Call to Action” to ignite a Golden Age of American Innovation. Dozens of chief tech officers across disciplines and domains unveiling a “Compact for America” with 10 recommendations to accelerate innovation, bolster national defense, and enhance U.S. competitiveness. And more! Catch up on the Council's […]

The Council on Competitiveness is honored to announce the addition of nine of its members to its Executive Committee. Each has committed considerable energy and insight in support of the Council’s mission over the years, and we look forward to the new ideas and initiatives they will help forge in the future. The Council's nine […]

In an era defined by rapid technological disruption—where breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and advanced materials are transforming industries and reshaping society at an unprecedented pace—our nation’s ability to innovate at speed and scale is foundational to our competitiveness. Today, the Council’s Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative (TLSI) has released a major report to […]

Today, the Council on Competitiveness and 51 of its members—including CEOs, presidents, and leaders from business, academia, nonprofits, the nation’s top laboratories, and labor organizations—are calling on President Trump and Members of Congress to back A Renewed Call to Action to ignite a new Golden Age of American innovation. The statement with the full list of endorsers […]

Are we harnessing the full potential of the country’s energy resources? The Council on Competitiveness’ Competing in the Next Economy report lays out a bold, game-changing strategy—focused on a “Win-Win Energy Agenda” that could redefine U.S. leadership on the global stage. In its 4th of 7 strategic pillars underpinning our nation’s path to competitiveness, the […]

During the National Competitiveness Forum (NCF) in December, the Council's flagship initiative, the “National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontier,” released Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption & Discontinuity, which includes 55 recommendations to shape the United States' innovation agenda. Discussions also covered the critical role and future vision for universities and […]

The United States has cemented its dominance in the global space race, accounting for 82 percent of all objects launched into space in 2023 — up from just 46 percent in 2000. Of the 2,664 objects launched globally last year, 2,176 were American. Federal investment and a growing cadre of private sector entrants are driving […]

April was a month of transformative conversations. From our “Mountain West—Pioneering Climate Resilience & Quantum Innovation” session in Boulder, CO, to the pivotal Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative (TLSI) Dialogue at Lockheed Martin, to a leadership panel at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum, the Council has gathered leading minds to discuss U.S. technology leadership and […]

Last week, Dr. Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan announced his departure from the National Science Foundation after nearly five years of transformative leadership that spanned both the Trump and Biden Administrations. From day one, Panch focused his tenure on a strong commitment to expanding the U.S. innovation economy to more people and places. “Innovation Anywhere, Opportunities Everywhere” […]

Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption and Discontinuity arrives at a pivotal moment as the United States confronts significant technological and geopolitical transformations. This report includes essential policies for government, state agencies, the private sector, and research institutions that will reinforce the country's standing as a global leader in technology and […]