Education

National Security Innovation Education
About
The Gordian Knot Center's experiential courses immerse students in the intersection of technology, policy, and strategy — where solutions are tested in the field, not just on paper. Each course is team-based, driven by live problems from the national security community, and grounded in methodologies that push students to challenge assumptions and deliver tangible outcomes.
Our Courses

Hacking for Defense (H4D)
Applying startup methods to deliver impact in national security missions.

Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition
Accelerating policy innovation with entrepreneurial approaches.

Entrepreneurship Inside Government
Exploring the forces that make or break the “startups” inside government organizations.

AI, Autonomy, and the Future of War
Understanding the stakes of AI and autonomous systems.

Silicon Valley and the U.S. Government
Bridging policy and technology for national priorities.
People
The Gordian Knot Center is a multi-disciplinary institution, and our faculty, researchers, students, and affiliates hail from across the University.
Our People
Publications
Browse cutting-edge publications from Gordian Knot Center students, scholars, and researchers.
Our Publications