About the ICD Foundation
The Industry Commons for Defense (ICD) Foundation is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating defense innovation through collaborative frameworks.
Our Mission
To establish a collaborative framework that enables transparent, modular, and sovereign-aligned collaboration across government, FFRDCs, UARCs, and industry partners in defense technology development.
Our Vision
A defense ecosystem where innovation flows freely between trusted partners, where security and collaboration coexist, and where the best technologies reach warfighters faster than ever before.
Core Values
- •Collaboration: Multi-stakeholder participation across government and industry
- •Innovation: Rapid deployment of cutting-edge technologies
- •Transparency: Open governance and clear decision-making processes
- •Security: Cyber-hardened frameworks with comprehensive audit trails
- •Sovereignty: Respect for national security and allied partnerships
Governance Structure
ICD Steering Body (ICD-SB)
A nonprofit, IETF-modeled body focused on defense applications. The ICD-SB guides technical implementation and maintains the framework's integrity.
Technical Steering Committees (TSCs)
Government-led, defense-only committees that ratify standards proposed by PEOs/PMs and submit recommendations to the ICD-SB for approval.
Government Oversight
OUSW A&S and R&E provide policy guidance, participate in ICD-SB (non-voting), manage classification/release, and ensure alignment with DoW objectives.
501(c)(6) Status
The ICD Foundation operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, providing a neutral forum for industry collaboration while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and defense security requirements.
This structure enables the Foundation to facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration while ensuring proper governance, transparency, and accountability in defense technology development.
Contact Information
For inquiries about partnerships, pilot programs, or general information:
[email protected]