Linda Moore President and CEO at TechNet | Official website
TechNet, a bipartisan network of American technology CEOs and senior executives, has issued a letter to congressional leaders advocating for full funding of public research and development programs in the fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The organization emphasizes the importance of maintaining the United States' leadership in technological innovation amid increasing global competition.
The letter states, “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.”
Several federal programs were highlighted in the letter as crucial to advancing scientific research and technological capabilities. These include grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), projects by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), initiatives by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, efforts by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), health breakthroughs from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), and activities under the Regional Tech Hubs program.
In addition to TechNet, several organizations have co-signed this appeal. These groups include 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), and Technology Councils of North America (TECNA).
The full text of TechNet's letter is available for public reading.