Endless Frontiers Institute Launches in Texas to Supercharge U.S. Defense Tech Dominance
A star-studded Texas institute ignites America’s innovation engine, targeting global leadership in defense tech.
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Austin, TX — The Endless Frontiers Institute (EFI) launched on April 16, 2025, in Texas, aiming to solidify America’s global edge in defense technology and rebuild its industrial base. With offices in Austin and Baylor University in Waco, EFI’s 10-year plan, backed by a $1.7 million Baylor grant, unites heavyweights like the Council on Foreign Relations, UT, Rice, Texas A&M, 8VC, Overmatch Ventures, and America’s Frontier Fund.
The Details:
Powerhouse Retreat: A recent Austin summit drew 200 luminaries—former Secretaries of Defense, CIA directors, NASA admins, and top scientists—to spark moonshot projects in AI, biotech, and aerospace.
Mission Focus: EFI will tackle cybersecurity, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing, accelerating defense readiness and innovation.
Inman Prize: Named after Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, 94, the award will honor innovation, with a ceremony featuring Adm. William McRaven and Robert Gates.
Texas Ecosystem: Texas’s defense hub shines with Army Futures Command, AFWERX, NavalX, SpaceWERX, and firms like $6B Saronic.
Why It Matters:
EFI positions Texas as the epicenter of America’s tech race against China, driving jobs, security, and global influence.