Project Mercury (PM) a partnership between Air University, the Innovatrium, and the University of Michigan, is dedicated to creating a cadre of innovation leaders, ready to tackle complex problems and crisis situations with the tools, methods, and mindset that will win. Participants are selected from a wide range of ranks and responsibilities and placed in small, intentionally diverse teams that identify and contend with challenging problem sets focused around a theme throughout the cohort’s lifecycle. They are equipped to thrive in complex environments through a hybrid experiential 12-week program that connects teams with our PhD-led curriculum and coaches, Project Mercury alumni mentors, and an esteemed array of industry advisors. Graduates receive a certificate from the University of Michigan, College of Engineering and are eligible for a Creative Problem Solving Special Experience Identifier (SEI) from the USAF. Project Mercury is a founding member of the Intellectual Edge Alliance, a community of practice with a graduated innovation curriculum.