What is the Agile Innovation 2.0 Program?
Agile Defense has always looked to partner with its employees on innovation opportunities. Agile Defense is now opening its revamped innovation program, Agile Innovation 2.0, to the external world – so that Agile can partner with those internal and external to Agile Defense – including individual inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses, large and small – to together deliver on its customers’ biggest challenges.
How Does It Work?
Agile Defense is seeking to partner with external resources to drive innovation in the U.S. Government space.
We have an application for you to fill out and for our team to evaluate your idea. If selected, Agile Defense will work with our prospective partners to fund and further develop the innovation to commercialization.
If you have an innovation that can improve how our customers meet their missions, let us know; we would love to partner!
What Innovations is Agile looking for?
- Cybersecurity Innovation
- Electronic Warfare Innovation
- IT Service Management Innovation
- Automation/AI Innovation
- Data Center Engineering Innovation
How to Submit Your Innovation
Submitting your innovation to Agile Defense is very simple. All you have to do is fill out the Innovation Idea Submittal Form and email it to innovation@agile-defense.com
Download the form here.
FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions about the Agile Innovation Program. Feel free to contact us innovation@agile-defense.com if you have any specific questions not listed below.
What is an innovation idea?
An innovation idea is a broad term covering many areas. For this program, it is defined as results in:
- Increased productivity
- Reduced costs or provides a cost savings
- Enhanced products or services to internal or external customers
- Increased efficiency
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Increased quality of products or services
Do I need to submit documentation supporting my idea?
Yes. Please provide as much information as possible to support your idea to include: drawings, white papers, photos etc. This documentation need to be part of your Innovation Idea Submittal Form.
How many ideas can I submit?
You can submit as many ideas as you want. Just ensure they meet the definition of an innovation idea.
How will I know if my idea won?
A member of Agile Defense Innovation Council will contact you directly. Selection of ideas is done on a rolling basis. If you have any questions related to the program, please email innovation@agile-defense.com.
What is the evaluation criteria?
Your idea will be evaluated based on the following criteria
- Benefit impact to the customer or Agile Defense:
- Originality
- Applicability
- Practicality
- Documentation
What happens if my innovation is selected?
Agile Defense will be happy to talk to you about how to take your idea and make it a reality. This may include funding, support in development, and partnership opportunities. Let us know of your ideas!
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