The nature and geography of American innovation is in the midst of change. Over the past half century, the most exciting areas for high-tech innovation have involved innovations in entirely new areas. Today, many of the most important are applying new technologies such as robotics, electrification and artificial intelligence to existing industries.
This is a significant opportunity for regions that have been left behind by the historical dominance of technology by just a few coastal cities. Regions in the middle of the US are well positioned to revitalize their core manufacturing industries with new technologies.
