About the Institute
The National Security Institute for Innovation (NSII) serves as UConn’s coordinating framework for activities that contribute to national security. NSII enables collaborative solutions to complex challenges facing our nation.
Mission
The UConn National Security Institute for Innovation serves as the university’s coordinating framework for national security-related research, education, workforce development, and external engagement. By aligning expertise across disciplines and providing the partnerships, infrastructure, resources, and processes necessary for long-term success, NSII strengthens UConn’s ability to generate knowledge, develop talent, and deliver innovative solutions that advance national security and support the nation’s innovation, defense, health and human performance, economic resilience, and technological leadership. NSII prepares the next generation of problem-solvers to address critical challenges facing the nation.
NSII Advances:
Interdisciplinary research
Education, professional learning, workforce development
Government partnerships
Industry engagement
Technology translation
