Agile Innovation in Defense (AID) is an experiential educational model that engages teams of Cadets to solve some of the nation's toughest national security and defense problems using lean startup principles. With more than 80 U. S. government organizations and agencies acting as problem sponsors, AID addressed national security and defense problems with the aid of coaches, instructors, and support personnel from National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). Cadets work in teams on curated problems, interfacing directly with problem sponsors with leadership roles in the Department of Defense. Through iterative problem solving, Cadets hone problem-solving skills, learn about high-priority problems in the Department of Defense, and build relationships among subject matter experts and stakeholders.
