What we do
The US government plays an essential role in developing and governing new technologies, crafting policies to take advantage of their benefits and guard against the potential harms they pose. But its ability to stay ahead of the curve depends crucially on policymakers having access to the requisite technical talent. And right now, that access is sorely lacking.
As American leadership in critical technologies increasingly depends on smart policy, the institutions shaping those policies are struggling to find and retain technical talent. At the same time, many scientists and technologists are eager to enter public service careers, but they lack the mentoring, connections, and training to make the switch.
Horizon exists to match the talent demand from policy institutions with the supply of technologists passionate about public service. We do this through various programs that provide support to aspiring public servants at all stages of their career transitions, from students interested in their first internship to experienced professionals looking to make a mid-career pivot.
