INSA American Security Challenge

The IASC serves to connect growing and innovative security, intelligence and technology focused companies (Challengers) directly with government agencies, government contractors, system integrators and potential investors (Pilot Award Partners). The IASC provides direct exposure and feedback from these entities, while saving Challengers time and money in marketing their emerging technologies. The fee for Challengers to apply is $95!

There is a broad cross-section of technology categories for participation, including cyber security, C4ISR, physical security and energy. Scoring is conducted in a secure, virtual environment and examines the technology’s uniqueness, value to the customer, scalability, competitive insulation, stability and management.
Industry thought leaders are identified and selected to be reviewers and the Pilot Award Partners have the opportunity to pilot or test these technologies during the challenge. This pilot program helps accelerate the procurement process and shortens the time it takes to get an emerging technology to market. 

Challengers are then selected by Pilot Award Partners and reviewers. They will then present their technologies at an event on January 18, 2012. Pilot selections, top performers, and new partnership relationships will be announced at this event as well.