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About the NITRD Program

About the NITRD Program

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Key highlights from the episode include:

  • An explanation of the significance of the $11 billion federal investment in networking and information technology R&D.
  • The origins of NITRD, established in 1991 through the High-Performance Computing Act, and its evolution into one of the largest and oldest federal programs.
  • NITRD’s mission to facilitate collaboration among federal agencies to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and expertise.
  • A look into the diverse and expanding scope of NITRD, covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Health, Intelligent Robotics, and more.
  • Insights into the program’s support by 23 member agencies and its role in setting strategic R&D directions for the Federal Government.

Tune in to learn about the vital work NITRD is doing to maintain the United States’ leadership in cutting-edge R&D, and what you can expect from future episodes. For more information, visit nitrd.gov.

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