### Question
How does RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION define innovation lifecycle?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 501*, **innovation lifecycle** is defined as:

> the process of innovating through—


(A) the identification of a need

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION**

