San Jose State University
National Security Innovation Network
Applying innovation methodologies to national security challenges
Our Mission
Bridging Silicon Valley and national security
We connect SJSU students with defense-tech leaders, government agencies, and real-world problems that need solving.
What We Do
Where technology meets national security
Speaker Series
Defense-tech founders, operators, and policymakers share how technology is reshaping national security.
Hackathons
Team-based sprints on real-world security challenges. Build prototypes, deliver actionable outcomes.
Government & Industry Projects
Get paired with defense and intelligence organizations to work on live problems. Real-world projects, not hypotheticals.
Policy & Strategy
Interdisciplinary discussions on AI governance, export controls, and the future of deterrence.
The Network
From campus to the front lines of innovation
Experiential learning on live problems from the national security community. Tested in the field, not just on paper.
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Build things that matter
Engineers, designers, and policy thinkers working on real problems for real stakeholders.
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