Strategic investor that accelerates the development and delivery of cutting-edge technologies to U.S. government agencies Policy Insights As part of its not-for-profit mission, IQT conducts analyses of the national security implications of emerging technologies. This work is intended to educate government customers and policymakers and the general public. Commercial Technology and Great Power Competition In today’s geopolitical competition, commercial technologies play an increasingly important role in economic growth, national security, and global norms and values. IQT’s 20-year history of investing and partnership in the global innovation ecosystem and its deep bench of technical expertise translates into an unparalleled understanding of issues at the intersection of the private sector, technology, and national security, as well as future technology and market trends. IQT offers its analysis and insights on a wide range of issues relevant to national security policy. Recent examples are included below. IQT Policy Team Dr. Sarah Sewall EVP for Policy and Senior Fellow Raffaela Wakeman Director of Policy Contact us at insights@iqt.org In The Innovation Wars: America’s Eroding Technological Advantage, which appears in the March/April 2021 issue of Foreign Affairs, CEO Chris Darby and EVP and Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Sewall issue a stark warning about China’s promotion of commercial innovation and call on the United States to address the national security implications of emerging dual-use technologies. Watch Chris Darby testify before the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s Subcommittee on Strategic Technologies and Advanced Research in its February 2020 hearing, “Emerging Technologies and National Security: Posturing the US Intelligence Community for Success.” Read his Statement for the Record, The Unseen Conflict: Strategic Technology Competition Watch Dr. Tara O’Toole testify before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities at its November 2019 hearing, “Biological Threats to U.S. National Security.” In her testimony, Dr. O’Toole outlines the dynamic biosecurity threat landscape, concluding that the nation needs a robust biodefense system that addresses natural and man-made biothreats and a national biodefense strategy in order to compete with China. Read her Statement for the Record. MORE POLICY INSIGHTS HOW WE WORK PORTFOLIO IQT LABS IQT EMERGE B.NEXT RESOURCES IQT Blog Podcasts News Resources Policy Insights ABOUT Careers CONTACT Submit A Business Plan Copyright © 2021 · In-Q-Tel, Inc. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy IQT Vulnerability Disclosure Policy ACCEPT We use cookies to offer you a better experience. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Read More. ACCEPT