Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
Headline: Establishes Presidential Innovation Fellows Program for Federal Agencies
What it does: Agencies must host time-limited Presidential Innovation Fellows appointed by the General Services Administration to work on priority projects using technology and innovative practices.
- Brings private-sector technologists into federal agencies for short-term projects.
- Creates new short-term appointments lasting six months to two years.
- Requires agencies to coordinate and support Fellows on priority projects.
Summary
This order creates the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program to bring experienced technologists, entrepreneurs, and innovators into the federal government for time-limited appointments. The program aims to have them work closely with agency leaders on high-priority projects.
The General Services Administration will run the program, appoint Fellows, and provide staff and support. An advisory board will recommend priorities. Fellows generally serve between six months and two years. The stated goal is to improve government services, save taxpayer money, and help create jobs.
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