The IQT Podcast
IQT Explains: The Art of Investing for National Security
Mar 22, 2023
Learn how IQT connects startups with government agencies for national security through strategic investments. Discover how IQT sources and adapts startup tech, and the value of conversations and exploring solutions. Explore the investment decision-making process at IQT and its role as the venture arm of the CIA.
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- IQT is a not-for-profit dedicated to mission impact, focusing on investing in technologies that have commercial use and viability while advancing the mission needs of government partners.
- IQT connects government agencies, venture capital communities, and startup companies to cultivate new technology, providing funding and guidance to de-risk the development of the product and ensure enhancements are aligned with the company's commercial roadmap.
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Overview of IQT
IQT is a strategic investment firm that identifies and matches emerging technologies developed by startups to address gaps in national security. They focus on mission impact and technological relevance, investing in technologies that have commercial use and viability while advancing the mission needs of government partners. IQT connects government agencies, venture capital communities, and startup companies to cultivate new technology.
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