Tech Bridges (NavalX)
Abstract
NavalX builds an agile, collaborative, and connected Naval business network via regional Technology Bridges (Tech Bridges) to cultivate the startup and development of new small businesses and industry thinking that can drive high-risk, disruptive, and innovative technologies and concepts that advance naval warfighter's capabilities. Tech Bridges are focused on developing and cultivating local and state business ecosystems that support regional jobs, businesses, startups, and investment opportunities related to Naval technology development. Tech Bridges align with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), AFWERX (a Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for accelerated technology development), and other DoD mission accelerator centers and provide a critical Naval integration point for supporting innovation across the services and across accelerator offices. Tech Bridge ecosystem development helps to foster innovation and startup opportunities across local, regionals, and state business sectors and helps to develop partnerships with local business development organizations and investments. Tech Bridges align with and leverage all of the execution authority of the T2 program and helps to ensure partnerships across PIAs, Labs, Warfare Centers, and other DoD organizations. Tech Bridges support regional technology innovation challenges addressing critical Naval mission problems; increase participation of small- and medium-sized business in the defense industrial base; produce and deliver dual-use prototypes in partnership with the local/regional commercial sector, and support regional operational experimentation events. Tech Bridges are an ASN(RDA) initiative under NavalX and sponsored by ONR. Currently, sixteen Tech Bridges have been established across the U.S. plus one in London and Japan with the mission to promote regional/local collaborations in support of DON and national security missions. While each Tech Bridge may focus on their specific local/regional challenges and opportunities, they all work together as a national Tech Bridge network to share best practices and support the Navy and USMC's mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 8a7c63eb9bd613e81b0481f2da354b3d