The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) has announced the formation of the Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP), a high-level, bipartisan body tasked with developing a comprehensive national strategy to ensure long-term U.S. leadership in quantum technologies.
We’re proud to share that IQT’s Dr. Megan Anderson, EVP of Technology, has been appointed as one of fourteen commissioners, joining leaders from Congress, national laboratories, industry, and the broader research community.
CUSP will focus on building a secure quantum industrial base, sustaining U.S. information advantage, and accelerating the integration of quantum and classical systems to support national power and economic strength.
What does it take to turn emerging technology into real-world impact? Julianne Sobral sits with Sondra Kiss from Kissinger Group to share insights on navigating the intersection of innovation, investment, and mission-driven technology, highlighting how cutting-edge solutions move from concept to deployment in complex, real-world environments. The conversation offers a closer look at the people, partnerships, and decision-making that shape how strategic technologies are identified and scaled.
Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on how innovation is translated into impact and what it takes to bring the next generation of technologies into practice.
What will define the next wave of strategic technologies in 2026?
From emerging breakthroughs in quantum sensing and advanced nuclear to accelerating shifts in AI, cyber, and biotech, the year ahead is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for innovation, investment, and global competition.
In our latest blog, we take a forward-looking view across the technology landscape, exploring what’s gaining momentum, what’s nearing real-world impact, and how these trends could reshape national security priorities.
Image generated using ChatGPT. Image of futuristic android immersed in math equations. February 13, 2026.
As AI systems move from the digital world into the physical one, “world models” are becoming a critical foundation for how machines perceive, predict, and safely act in complex environments. This tech enables systems to anticipate outcomes, evaluate decisions, and operate across diverse, real-world scenarios.
Our latest blog breaks down how this shift will shape everything from autonomous systems and robotics to decision-support tools in contested domains.
March 5, 2026: “Vast’s strategic roadmap includes low-Earth orbit space stations, future habitats for the Moon and Mars, and crewed systems that will expand the commercial space economy while strengthening partnerships and capabilities in support of national defense objectives.”
March 5, 2026: “This capital enables us to fully see through the commercialization of our brain-computer interface (BCI) retinal implant, PRIMA, as well as advance our other core pipeline programs into the clinic. In clinical trials, PRIMA was the only treatment to successfully restore form vision to patients blinded by late-stage macular degeneration. The PRIMA trial results were featured in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and on the cover of Time.”
March 10, 2026: “Factorial’s solid-state batteries deliver high energy density and lightweight performance that dramatically extend operational range in demanding environments. This performance profile positions the Company’s technology as a preferred alternative to conventional lithium-ion solutions where range, weight, and thermal performance are critical.”
March 31, 2026: “AI must evolve from being the grid’s fastest-growing power consumer into one of its strongest allies. If AI factories can be power-flexible, ramping down consumption during rare periods of peak grid strain, they can help defer costly, time-consuming upgrades.”
Across every domain, from cyber and biotech to energy and manufacturing, the common thread is mission impact: technologies that strengthen the people and systems protecting the nation. Thank you for being part of the IQT community.
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