Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of American technology CEOs and senior executives, today released a letter to congressional leaders urging them to fully fund targeted public research and development programs in FY 2026 and beyond.
The letter stated, “At a time when global rivals are rapidly scaling their own science and technology initiatives, the United States must reaffirm its leadership and strengthen its competitive edge by committing the resources necessary to stay at the forefront of technological innovation.”
The letter specifically highlighted key federal programs–including the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) research grants, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health’s (ARPA-H) health breakthroughs, and the Regional Tech Hubs program–that generate basic scientific research and technological capabilities that fuel new industries, startups, and breakthroughs across the economy.
You can read the full text of the letter here.
TechNet was joined on the letter by:
Center for American Entrepreneurship
Engine
Excel Regional Solutions
Global Innovation Forum
Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Make Startups
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)