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ABOUT IDHS
The Institute for Defense and Homeland Security was
established by and is operated by the Center
for Innovative Technology (CIT), a state-chartered nonprofit
corporation that accelerates next generation technology and technology
companies.
IDHS Mission
To deliver world-class science and technology solutions in response to national defense and homeland security requirements through university, industry and federal research and development activities.
IDHS Goals
To become the national center of excellence for demonstration and transition of science and technology (S&T) solutions to meet national defense and homeland security needs:
- To translate national defense and homeland security capability shortfalls into S&T requirements
- To develop, demonstrate and transition world-class technology to address those requirements
- To provide educational opportunities in defense and homeland security R&D requirements and policy
- To increase the quality and quantity of defense and homeland security research and development
Technology Emphasis
- Telecommunications
- Biodefense
- Sensor Systems
- Risk Management
- Crisis Management
- Remote Presence
Leadership
Hugh E. Montgomery,
Jr. was named the IDHS's first director in July 2003. As
IDHS director, Montgomery is the senior executive responsible for
all aspects of IDHS operations and will serve as a member of the
IDHS executive committee.
 Hugh
Montgomery's Biography
The Executive Committee
of the Institute for Defense and Homeland Security is the advisory
body responsible for the overall policy and direction. Eugene J.
Huang, Virginia’s Secretary of Technology, and John O. Marsh, Jr.,
former Secretary of the Army, serve as co-chairs of the IDHS executive
committee. Additional members of the panel include current and former
federal officials from defense or homeland security agencies, Commonwealth
of Virginia cabinet and university officials, and industry representatives
from research- and technology-intensive companies in Virginia.
Executive
Committee members
History
Archived News
Contact IDHS
Institute for Defense and Homeland Security
2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 600
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 689-3000
info@idhs.org
IDHS Executive Staff Contacts
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