Presidential Innovation Fellows

Profile

Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) is a government program based in the United States, established under the General Services Administration (GSA). PIF connects talented technologists, designers, and strategists with senior leaders in federal agencies to drive innovation and improve government services. A group of fellows, working as senior advisors for one year, collaborates with federal partners to co-create solutions that strengthen public services. Notable for their mission-driven approach, they focus on using design, data science, engineering, and product development to address national challenges.

The program has a strong focus on sectors such as technology transformation, health, and defense. While specific check sizes are not applicable, the program's impact is national, providing expertise across various federal initiatives. The Presidential Innovation Fellows program does not function as a traditional investment fund but instead contributes to government projects and initiatives by leveraging top professionals from the private sector to serve in the federal government.

Significant projects include initiatives with the Health and Human Services department to enhance telehealth services, collaboration with the National Institutes of Health to advance health data usage, and research efforts with the Defense Innovation Unit on technology transfer strategies involving foreign entities. Through these efforts, PIF fellows utilize their skills to deliver impactful government improvements, creating meaningful advancements in public sector technology and service delivery.