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Task Force on American Innovation Hosts Webinar Briefing on Need for Increased Science and Technology FundingWASHINGTON, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Task Force on American Innovation, a nonpartisan alliance of leading American companies, business associations, research universities, and scientific associations, hosted a webinar titled, "Innovation in Crisis: Emerging from a Pandemic to Restore American Competitiveness." The briefing featured prominent leaders from industry and academia who called on Congress to prioritize research funding by dramatically increasing investments in science and technology, so the United States is well positioned to drive future economic growth through innovation. "Now is the time to dramatically increase our national commitment to innovation research," said TFAI Executive Director, Scott Corley. "To continue to be an innovation leader, we need to increase our science and technology funding significantly in the next five years." The webinar panel included senior leadership from industry and the broader academic community,including:
For more information about the webinar or about the Task Force on American Innovation, please visit: www.innovationtaskforce.org
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