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Innovation Education
 
How to write a problem statement Problem Statement Template How to pitch an idea
 
NGB Innovation Branch
State Innovation Efforts Academic Engagement Form
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Resources
Defense Innovation Unit logo Visit the Defense Innovation Unit website

The Defense Innovation Unit is a Department of Defense organization that accelerates the adoption of commercial technology into the military and identifies and leverages innovative solutions that can enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the warfighter through expedited acquisition processes.

Hacking for Defense logo Visit the Hacking for Defense website

H4D is a university course sponsored by the Department of Defense that teaches students to work with the Defense and Intelligence Communities to address the nation’s emerging threats and security challenges rapidly. H4D allows innovative ideas submitted by the services to be developed to increase the speed at which organizations solve specific, mission-critical problems.

AIM-HI logo Visit the AIM-HI website

The AIM-HI program focuses on creating the infrastructure and tools for collaboration of diverse entities to facilitate the rapid transfer of knowledge and technology to solve real problems faced by Airmen and Guardsmen everywhere. Upon successful completion of their final pitch to their sponsors and senior leaders and academic requirements, they will become Certified Professional Innovators through the University of Michigan.

OUSD Research and Engineering logo Visit the OUSD Research and Engineering website

The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) serves as the primary advisor to Department of Defense leadership on matters related to the department’s research and engineering enterprise, technology development and transition, developmental prototyping, experimentation, and administration of testing ranges and activities. USD(R&E) has the lead responsibility within the department for synchronizing science and technology efforts across the DoD, the Joint Staff and the services.

GigEagle logo Visit the GigEagle website

GigEagle is a joint talent marketplace matching skilled DoD talent to unit needs and enabling beyond-team collaboration and talent fluidity for national security. Any military member or DoD civilian can post short-term work opportunities, or “gigs,” and unlock an existing but underutilized talent pool. Guard and Reserve members are highly skilled across a variety of industries with the potential to make substantial contributions to DoD missions beyond their military specialty codes.