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General Catalyst Institute

Promoting Global Resilience by Backing Transformative Technologies and Shaping Public Policy that Advances Societal Impact

GCI Report

U.S. Resilient
Defense

A new strategic framework for accelerating how the defense enterprise gets innovation into the hands of warfighters. The report outlines ten concrete actions to drive speed, adaptability, and rigorous operational validation as the foundation of credible deterrence.

Overview

The General Catalyst Institute (GCI) bridges venture capital and government to strengthen national resilience through policy and technology. Led by Founding President Teresa Carlson, GCI partners with policymakers and startups to shape policies in AI, healthcare, defense, manufacturing, and energy.

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Introducing the GC Institute
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GCI Report

U.S. Healthcare that works


GCI has launched a whitepaper on priority U.S. healthcare issues ripe for modernization and the urgent need to improve policy to deliver high-quality value-based care. The paper unveils Catalyzing Care: A Framework for a Healthier America to help transform healthcare delivery.

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Humanity’s future depends on its ability to become more resilient in this era of unique instability and change. Technology plays an absolutely essential role in that process. GCI's efforts are important in connecting the public sector with emerging technologies and working with stakeholders to implement effective policies. We are committed to partnering with governments to create the conditions needed to help humanity thrive.

Hemant Taneja
CEO & Managing Director
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Featured Press

Statements & COmments

On Health

On February 23, 2026, GCI summitted comments to a U.S. HHS Department request for information on accelerating AI adoption in clinical care.

On Fintech

On February 20, 2026, GCI submitted comments to the UK's Financial Conduct Authority on cryptoasset proposed rules and guidance.

On Health

On January 17, 2026, GCI submitted a response to the FDA's information request on how venture firms and portfolio companies can better access agency contracts and task orders.

On Artificial Intelligence

In December 2025, GCI partnered with the Middle East Institute on a report exploring how best to create a GCC AI stack.

On Health

On December 19, 2025 GCI submitted a response to a White House information request in coordination with Transfyr, a GC portfolio company.

On Financial Innovation

On December 18, 2025 GCI signed a coalition letter to support original intent in rulemakings related to the GENIUS Act.

On Energy

On November 6, 2025, GCI endorsed the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776) in the U.S. House which would streamline the permitting process for energy projects.

On Artificial Intelligence

On October 27, 2025, GCI submitted a response to the White House's information request on AI regulatory reform.

On Manufacturing

On September 30, 2025, GCI submitted views regarding a proposed U.S. National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing.

On Fintech

On August 4, 2025, GCI submitted our recommendations to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on establishing a digital asset market structure framework.

On Artificial Intelligence

In July 2025, GCI conducted the first comprehensive mapping and analysis of all EU AI Act standards with recommendations for startup suitability.

On Improving Healthcare

On June 15, 2025, GCI submitted comments to a U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services request for information on how to improve the health technology ecosystem.

On Artificial Intelligence

On May 21, 2025, GC Managing Director Marc Bhargava testified at a U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing on AI regulation and the future of U.S. leadership.

On Artificial Intelligence

On March 14, 2025, GCI submitted a letter to the White House outlining policy recommendations of importance to founders and startups as the Trump Administration crafts its inaugural AI Action Plan.