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 harms they pose. But its ability to stay ahead of the curve, spotting opportunities to anticipate and respond to developments in rapidly advancing fields like biotechnology and artificial intelligence, depends crucially on policymakers having access to the requisite expertise. And right now, that access is sorely lacking.
Government interest in emerging technology policy has skyrocketed in recent years. But the agencies tasked with implementing policies have struggled to find and retain people with the right subject-matter expertise. 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 experts 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.
