NavalX

Every day a ship is down for repairs is a day it’s not defending the Fleet. AI-powered computer vision could change that, spotting problems before they happen and keeping naval forces mission-ready. In a first-of-its-kind transatlantic event, the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy explored how computer vision can transform maintenance and sustainment for ships, aircraft and other platforms. Led by the London Tech Bridge, NavalX Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge (MATB) and the Royal Navy’s 1710 Naval Air Squadron, the event connected innovators and operators on both sides of the Atlantic to accelerate proven technologies into the Fleet. Read more from Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global): https://hubs.la/Q03G5Z0J0

NavalX was never just an organization. It started as an experiment to see if the United States Department of the Navy could approach innovation differently. And proved that it could. Today, NavalX is a mindset, a method and a trusted bridge to the innovators, startups and academics shaping the future of naval capabilities. By testing new approaches, connecting the right people and scaling what works, we help ensure the Fleet gets the tools it needs, when it needs them. NavalX is in the business of innovation. Join us for what comes next: https://hubs.la/Q03G5YY_0

The NATO SEASPARROW Consortium is shaping the future of naval defense, and NavalX is helping connect industry partners to that mission. On 14 Oct. in Washington, DC, the Consortium will host a CLASSIFIED Industry Day to highlight the missile system set to follow ESSM Block 2. Attendees will hear directly from consortium leaders about future operational capabilities, acquisition strategy and how digital engineering is accelerating innovation. There will also be an unclassified session in the afternoon for non-traditional industry attendees with security clearances. The event welcomes both existing and new industry partners—including companies with limited government contracting experience—who bring strong technical expertise and a willingness to learn. Attendance is limited, requires SECRET clearance and registration closes 7 Oct. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03G5T3F0

Tech Bridges were built to enable real partnership and collaboration. Through Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs), Tech Bridges connect the Navy directly with local innovators—including nontraditional companies and academia—in ways that simplify engagement and speed up technology transfer. By streamlining these connections, PIAs help the Navy and Marine Corps quickly identify and adopt solutions that meet urgent Fleet needs. From tech scans and prize challenges to full-scale licensing, prototyping and testing, PIAs are essential partners to the naval ecosystem. Learn more about Tech Bridge partnerships: https://hubs.la/Q03G3TZb0

Big news from the Gulf Coast 🌊 — the NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge and NIWC Atlantic have stood up the Bayou Tech Node in New Orleans. BTN is set to harness Louisiana’s thriving innovation ecosystem, driving solutions in AI/ML, data analytics, uncrewed systems and coastal sciences. By bringing together the Navy, industry and academia, this new node will help accelerate technology from lab to Fleet. ⚓ Welcome to the NavalX network, Bayou Tech Node. Let’s get to work! Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03DV7m20 NAVWAR Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

💡 Is your tech ready for the Navy? Each week, companies reach out to NavalX asking how their technology might fit with the Navy or Marine Corps. That’s exactly what we want—innovators with ideas that could make a real difference for Sailors and Marines. To help teams get the most out of those conversations, NavalX Director CAPT Joel Uzarski shares a simple framework: the four questions we ask every company. From the problem you solve, to real use cases, to tech maturity and trade-offs, these questions help us understand where you are and how we can connect you to the right people. Read the full post on Medium: https://hubs.ly/Q03F7BCm0

Meet the startups shaping the next wave of naval innovation. 🌊 Next week in Norfolk, the NavalX Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge (MATB) and 757 Collab are kicking off the inaugural Defense Technology Accelerator as the selected startups pitch breakthrough technologies aligned to critical national defense needs. NavalX, along with government, industry and investors, will connect directly with these innovators to explore solutions that can impact the Fleet and the DoD. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03DV4gn0

Not every NavalX Tech Bridge is the same—and that’s the point. Each of our 18 Tech Bridges are aligned with specific technology focus areas based on the needs of the Warfare Centers and communities they serve. Whether it’s LVC environments and simulation in Southern Maryland or advanced weapon systems and autonomous tech in the High Desert, these focus areas ensure the right connections, expertise and opportunities for collaboration. Want to work with the Navy and Marine Corps? Join our network to help get your technology routed to the best Tech Bridge for your capabilities: https://hubs.la/Q03DMWQK0

The Navy is looking for the next generation of VR training to prepare sailors for life-threatening situations. You can see the solutions in action. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Prize Challenge Demo Day is happening virtually on August 29. Hosted by the Central Florida Tech Grove in partnership with NavalX, Office of Naval Research, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, this challenge seeks VR solutions that deliver realistic refresher training for critical onboard emergencies. These scenarios are designed to meet the Navy’s 6010 training standards, ensuring sailors can respond quickly, accurately and confidently when it matters most. Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q03DnbNV0