The formation of the National Center for Narrative Intelligence was a cooperative effort between government, academia, and private enterprise.
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services and oversaw the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 24 NDAA). The bill, which was signed into law, included the relevant section that explained the need for such a center. Senator Wicker was instrumental in that success. He is a longtime supporter of America's national defense and servicemembers.
Ole Miss Chancellor Dr. Glenn Boyce was an early champion and recognized the value of the NCNI. He continues to contribute both his extraordinary vision and steadfast support for the center’s mission.
EdgeTheory, LLC co-founders Joe Stradinger and Greg Griffith have made significant investments on behalf of their company toward the center's formation and growth, creating a highly successful internship program at the university, establishing the
EdgeTheory Lab on campus at Insight Park, and donating the use of their technology systems to faculty members and students to further their research efforts and their preparations to enter the workforce.