About the Center

Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), located in Bossier City, Louisiana, is the anchor of the 3,000 acre National Cyber Research Park and serves as the catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce throughout the region.

As a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation, CIC fosters collaboration among its partners and accelerates technology, research, and development. One of its primary missions is to develop a sustainable knowledge-based workforce that can support the growing needs of government, industry, and academic partners.

 
 

Our Goals

  • Stimulate innovation-based economic growth through strategic partnerships.

  • Develop a knowledge-based workforce around STEM-related fields.

  • Foster collaboration and serve as a conduit for governmental agencies, private industries, and academic institutions to share ideas and advance research.

  • Build the necessary critical infrastructure that will attract federal programs to the area.

Our Strategies

  • Create a cohesive network of facilities and service providers.

  • Create symbiotic relationships with key government agencies.

  • Leverage relationship with Barksdale Air Force Base, home to Air Force Global Strike Command.

  • Create a supportive environment that encourages and focuses on technology commercialization.

  • Market and co-op cyber technologies and ideas through public/private partnerships.

  • Increase opportunities for internships, jobs, and exposure.