CRADLE
CRADLE
Where national security challenges get solved
The Center for Research, Application, Development, Learning, and Engagement (CRADLE®) is CACI’s state-of-the-art collaboration facility — a purpose-built space where defense, intelligence, and space customers work side-by-side with CACI experts, industry partners, and academia to tackle complex challenges and put next-generation technology to the test.
The mission
Equipping decision-makers for what’s next
The CRADLE exists to accelerate outcomes. We bring together the right people, tools, and environments so customers can evaluate real capabilities, stress-test solutions, and leave with a clearer path forward across every domain.
THE CRADLE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
The CRADLE provides modern, dedicated spaces designed to scale and flex based on mission requirements. Combining our Engagement Areas, Spark Tank, and Enclosed Project Environments, we provide an agile framework for multi-disciplinary teams to collaborate safely, build prototypes, and rapidly deploy capabilities.
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Open Collaboration &
Concept Design
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Solution
Development &
Prototyping
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Team Contributions
to Innovation
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Cyber & Solution
Test Ranges
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Custom Solution
Development
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Interactive Capability
Architecture
EXPLORE THE CRADLE
