Do you want to work directly with the world’s most elite Warriors to solve ‘Battlefield Hard’ problems? Are you a driven problem solver who wants to learn the proven innovation techniques of the most successful Startups? If so, H4D (Hacking for DefenseTM) will pair your student team with Special Operators to ‘Hack’ the real world equipping problems that Operators face. Student teams will work under the guidance of a Special Operations Forces (SOF) mentor to apply innovative entrepreneurial models such as the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and Mission Model Canvas (MMC) to real world SOF Challenges. Teams will interview over 100 SOF Operators/Stakeholders to generate solutions. The Final Exam is a presentation to SOF leaders – they will be counting on you to be a part of the solution to the problems that are currently unsolved. Check out the SOF Challenges to learn more about the problems these Warriors face and let us know which ones you want to take on!
Why H4D at NC State?
H4D is taught at over a dozen universities across the county including Stanford, Georgetown and the University of Colorado, Boulder. NC State will be the only University teaching H4D focused only on U.S. Special Operations. This will be the most unique and rewarding class you ever take at NC State because you are going to learn from the highest performing Warriors in the world. SOF Operators are recruited, assessed, selected and then trained to be innovative thinkers who take on the hardest challenges. H4D is a way for you to serve along side them.