A Gordian Knot is an intractable problem solved through direct, unexpected approaches. We aim to solve these problems in national security innovation.
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The Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation (Stanford GKC) brings together Stanford's cutting-edge resources, Silicon Valley's dynamic innovation ecosystem, and a network of national security experts—all committed to mentoring and fostering the next generation of leaders.
Stanford GKC makes an impact through education, training, and policy outreach.
Experiential Learning on Real-World Problems
Empowering Students’ Personal Development
Translate Groundbreaking Ideas into Policy
Now Open: Defense Innovation Scholars Applications
Our Defense Innovation Scholars program aims to train the next generation of leaders in national security innovation. Whether you're a student engineer, policy maker, scientist, entrepreneur, or in another field, if you're driven by curiosity and the urge to create new approaches for national security, we're looking for you.
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