The CIA's In-Q-Tel Model: It's Applicability

Abstract

In July 1999, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chartered and funded a newly established corporation, In-Q-Tel, Inc., to search the private sector for promising commercial technologies and to invest in the development of new technologies to support the Agency's critical intelligence missions. Overviews are provided of the structure, processes, and problems associated with the In-Q-Tel model; the Department of Defense's (DoD) current ability, through innovative programs and flexible contracting authorities, to attract cutting-edge technologies; and the potential costs and benefits of establishing a "venture catalyst" firm similar to In-Q-Tel for DoD. Finally, it is recommended that DoD establish a "venture catalyst" firm as a tool to attract new technologies in addition to - rather than as a replacement for - existing programs and authorities. Success will depend on DoD's ability to transform its culture to accommodate innovation, risk, and flexibility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA423535

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  • Wendy Molzahn

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