The Beginning
In-Q-Tel was founded in 1999 as the global technological evolution is underway… the internet is widely available, mobile applications are launching, and the digital revolution has arrived. The CIA and government agencies, once innovation leaders, recognized they were missing out on the cutting-edge, innovative, and impactful technologies coming out of Silicon Valley and beyond. Combining the security savvy of government with the can-do curiosity of Silicon Valley, In-Q-Tel is born.
The IQT Family
As technology evolves and government needs transform, IQT established new initiatives that build on its national security mission. IQT’s new business effort is IQT Emerge focused on commercializing technology innovation from U.S. government-funded R&D initiatives to support the mission needs of the U.S. national security community. IQT Labs explore technology opportunities and solutions to problems that remain unsolved across government, industry, and society yet are critically important for technology adoption and national security. B.Next was founded – and was prescient – in its application of biotechnology to address the national security threat of infectious disease epidemics and pandemics.
20+ Years of Insight, Access, and Investing for Mission Impact
For more than 20 years the intelligence and national security communities have relied on IQT to anticipate its technology questions, needs, and achieve solutions. The entirety of IQT – In-Q-Tel, IQT International, IQT Labs, B.Next, and IQT Emerge – will always be looking ahead to power our partners ahead of the technology curve to ensure the national security of the U.S. and its allies.
Christopher Darby
PRESIDENT & CEO
Chris Darby has served as President and CEO of In-Q-Tel since September 2006, where is also a member of its Board of Trustees. Chris also serves on the National Security Commission for Artificial Intelligence, an appointment granted in 2019. Prior to In-Q-Tel, Chris was Vice President and General Manager at Intel, where he oversaw the Middleware Products Division. At Intel, he had responsibility for the corporation’s Infrastructure Software business, including open source and commercial products. He joined Intel in August 2005 with the acquisition of Sarvega, a venture-backed supplier of XML networking and security products, where Chris served as President and CEO.
Prior to Sarvega, he was the Chairman and CEO of @stake, the well-known Internet security consulting firm ultimately acquired by Symantec (SYMC). While at @stake, he assembled the world’s leading collection of security researchers and built a business that spanned North America and Europe.
Chris also previously served as President and CEO of Interpath Communications, which was later acquired by US Internetworking (USIX). He held several executive positions at Digital Equipment Corporation (now Hewlett-Packard) with responsibility for telecom industry initiatives, corporate strategy, and alliances. He began his career at Northern Telecom (now Nortel Networks) and Bell Northern Research.
Chris is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario.
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