First Accelerator
The inaugural Day One Accelerator cohort spans a diverse range of science, technology and innovation interests and expertise, including both veteran policy experts and those new to the process. Each member of the group is developing a catalytic proposal for action.















An approach to scale proven IT strategies to fix and modernize the federal government’s technology infrastructure, processes and culture.
A National Climate Bank could spur $500 billion of investment, create 5.4M jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Despite growing demand for their skillsets, scientists aren’t trained to engage the public. This proposal offers policy actions to fix that.
A proactive strategy to prevent and mitigate catastrophic wildfire under climate change.
The next administration should strengthen the U.S. STEM talent pipeline through instituting a National Youth Innovation Showcase.
A proposal to introduce machine learning to triage scientific proposals at S&T agencies to save over $300 million annually.
A three-pronged approach to transform infant nutrition through the National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition.
A proposal to coordinate and consolidate the healthcare innovation, demonstration, and implementation capacities of the VA and HHS.
A proposal to build trust in the health data ecosystem.