Accelerating Innovation,
Reducing Risks

ATI is the nation’s most experienced consortium management firm, helping Government, industry, and academia deliver mission-critical technologies faster.

Americas most experienced consortium manager firm

ATI accelerates innovation for Government acquisition teams by managing OTA-based collaborations that deliver speed, structure, and access to the right partners.

As a nonprofit trusted by Government, industry, and academia, ATI reduces friction in federal acquisition. From hypersonics to health security, our collaborations put transformative technologies into the hands of those who need them most.

Our Mission & Values

ATI’s mission is to lessen the burden on Government by building and leading R&D and prototyping collaborations that help solve national challenges at mission speed.

We do so by bringing together traditional and nontraditional innovators, federal agencies, and research institutions through purpose-built consortia and collaborations that accelerate innovation.

In everything we do, we are guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, commitment, and agility.

We operate with transparency and accountability, building trust with our Government, industry, and academic partners.

Every project we support has national impact. We bring energy and focus to work that strengthens security, health, and innovation.

Collaboration is at the heart of our model. We unite diverse partners around shared goals to deliver outcomes that no one could achieve alone.

We set high standards for ourselves and our processes—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistent results across every consortium.

Missions move fast. We adapt quickly, remove barriers, and provide flexible support that keeps pace with urgent Government requirements.

Meet The Team Behind ATI

ATI is powered by more than 380 employees who share a commitment to integrity, excellence, and service. Our leaders combine decades of acquisition experience with a passion for guiding teams through complex missions.

THE ATI DIFFERENCE

Why Government and industry choose ATI

ATI simplifies complex acquisition so mission-driven teams can focus on solving national challenges. As a nonprofit, we reduce friction, ensure compliance, and accelerate outcomes—without shifting risk to our partners.

For Government Stakeholders

ATI delivers a proven, low-risk path for federal R&D and prototyping. We handle the administrative and contractual complexity of OTA-based collaborations, so your focus stays on mission priorities. With ATI, you get:

  • Access to the nation’s largest pool of nontraditional innovators
  • Compliance without added bureaucracy
  • Faster contracting that gets prototypes into the field sooner

For Industry & Academia

ATI opens doors for innovators who want to work with the federal Government but find the process overwhelming or cost-prohibitive. By joining ATI’s consortia network, you gain:

  • A clear, low-cost, guided entry point into Government contracting
  • Opportunities to apply your technology to national security challenges
  • Connections with Government sponsors and industry peers who need your expertise

For Talent & Future Employees

ATI’s impact starts with our people. We are mission-driven professionals who thrive on simplifying complexity and supporting innovation that matters. At ATI, you’ll find:

  • A collaborative, high-performing culture
  • Meaningful work that shapes national security and health
  • Opportunities to grow while serving something bigger than yourself

Accelerating Innovation That Makes a Difference

With ATI, Government and industry alike gain a trusted partner to move innovation from idea to impact—faster, safer, and with confidence.

“Working with the various Consortiums has been the most rewarding experience of my 20+ year Government civil service career. ATI’s collaborative approach and dedication to innovation have significantly enhanced our projects and outcomes. Even though they manage multiple consortiums and thousands of partners, they always make me feel like the most important person in the room.”
Christina L. Brantley, Associate Director of Acquisition, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment