Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation provides policy research and analysis on science and technology policy, delivering reports, articles, commentary, analysis, and events on the intersection of technological innovation and public policy.

Target Customer

{"Policymakers","Government agencies and officials","Industry stakeholders","Researchers and academics"}

Key Differentiator

A leading think tank dedicated to technology policy with specialized centers (Center for Clean Energy Innovation, Center for Data Innovation, Center for Life Sciences Innovation, Center for Korean Innovation and Competitiveness, etc.), global reach, and a broad portfolio of publications, events, and knowledge resources.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the content

Pain Points

1Need for credible, evidence-based policy analysis across IT, data, broadband, life sciences, and clean energy
2Difficulty turning rapid technology advances into concrete public policy guidance (investment, regulation, taxes, trade)
3Lack of regional and global benchmarks to inform innovation and competitiveness policy

Key Features

1Public policy research, reports, briefs, commentary, testimonies and filings
2Publications and knowledge bases across multiple issue areas (IT & Data, Life Sciences, Clean Energy, Broadband & Spectrum, Trade & Globalization)
3Centers and affiliated projects focusing on specific policy domains (e.g., Center for Clean Energy Innovation, Center for Data Innovation, Center for Life Sciences Innovation, etc.)
4Events, presentations, and policy analysis with global/regional scope
5Index and policy analysis outputs (e.g., regional innovation competitiveness indices)

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Inform policy decisions and public discourse with evidence-based analysis
2Provide policymakers with actionable insights on competition, antitrust, trade policy, and innovation economics
3Support evidence-driven approaches to public investment, regulation, taxes, and trade related to technology and innovation

Competitive Advantages

1Established as a leading think tank for science and technology policy
2Broad issue-area coverage across IT, data, energy, health, and manufacturing
3Structured around multiple specialized centers and knowledge bases for deep domain expertise
4Frequent production of reports, briefs, commentary, and policy-focused events to influence decision-making

Key Benefits

1Evidence-based policy guidance on technology and innovation

2Access to specialized centers and domain-specific analyses

3Global and regional perspectives on competitiveness and policy impact

4Comprehensive publication suite (reports, briefs, commentary, knowledge bases)

5Support for informed legislative and regulatory decision-making

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Policy research organization providing reports, briefs, commentary, analysis, and events on technology policy and innovation.

Target Market

Policymakers, government agencies, industry stakeholders, researchers

Unique Value Proposition

A premier policy-focused think tank with specialized centers delivering dynamic, evidence-based analysis on technology policy and innovation across regions and sectors to inform government decisions and public debate.

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Not specified; organization appears to be funded by supporters/donations (per site navigation: Donate, Supporters)

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