National Security Collaboration Center

The National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) builds public-private partnerships designed to solve problems beyond the reach of any single entity. By connecting the University of Texas San Antonio expertise with an extensive network of government, industry, and academic partners, the NSCC develops technically-informed policy options and policy-relevant technical solutions to the greatest security needs of our time. Our Tech Tank and Think Tank work together to magnify the university’s ability to conduct thoughtful and informed research that is responsive to the needs of the nation. We provide a balanced approach to identify public policy challenges, frame options, and generate actionable solutions to current and emerging priorities. Tech-Informed Policy Assessment: Provide a policy-informed and technically grounded analytic foundation to evaluate, inform, and shape priorities in the national interest. Policy-Informed Tech Development: Generate actionable solutions by understanding user needs, authorities, operational requirements, and resources.