Bridging Innovation for National Defense

Turning Civilian Ingenuity Into Military Excellence.

TechGrid is a West Coast Tech Bridge dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation between the U.S. Navy, small businesses, industry leaders, academia, government agencies, and military branches.

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Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

An expansive collaborative space for the U.S. Navy.

TechGrid serves as an expansive collaborative space, enabling the Navy to engage in direct partnerships with industry, academia, government and fellow military branches, breaking free from the limitations of traditional military bases.

Our primary objective is to foster connections between small businesses, industry, academia, and government, fostering a more cohesive innovation ecosystem that addresses the strategic priorities of our Command.

Through our regional alliances, we aim to facilitate innovation, experimentation, and rapid procurement, driving forward novel concepts and emerging technologies to empower our Warfighters with new capabilities.

Upcoming Events

What's next at TechGrid

Distinguished Lecture

18May 2026

Professor Richard Zare

The Wonders of Water Droplets in Air and Air Bubbles in Water — Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science, Stanford University.

Ridgecrest, CAIn-person + Virtual

Distinguished Lecture

22Jul 2026

DLS Summer Speaker

A featured thought leader bridging academia and defense innovation — speaker announced soon.

Ridgecrest, CAIn-person + Virtual

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Every upcoming event — DLS speakers, lab days, hack-a-thons, and more.

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Programs

What we do.

Tech Transfer

Technology transfer is the business of transferring technology originally developed by the Navy to other government laboratories, government contractors, commercial entities or academia.

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TechGrid Lab

The TechGrid lab is a hands-on innovation space designed to accelerate prototyping, testing, and technology integration for dual-use applications. Outfitted with tools for rapid hardware development, software experimentation, and collaborative problem-solving, the lab provides startups, government teams, and industry partners with the resources they need to build and iterate on real-world solutions.

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SBIR / STTR

The SBIR and STTR programs, also known as America's Seed Fund, are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States.

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Events

Bringing people together is the key to solving problems. Our events will bind the brightest minds of Civilian and Military personnel together to get things done!

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STEM Camps

Dive headfirst into cutting-edge technology, conquer dynamic challenges, and unlock exclusive opportunities designed to supercharge your passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. Keep your radar tuned for our upcoming camp dates and register early to claim your spot in our next high-tech adventure!

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Cyber Hack-a-Thons

Dive into intense real-world cybersecurity scenarios, coding sprints, conquer Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges, and collaborate with fellow innovators to defend against digital threats. Unlock your potential, learn cutting-edge ethical hacking techniques, and push the boundaries of technology. Keep your eyes on our schedule and register early to secure your spot in the ultimate cyber showdown!

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ANTX Coastal Trident

Push the boundaries of naval innovation at the Coastal Trident Advanced Naval Technology Exercises (ANTX), proudly sponsored by TechGrid at NAWS China Lake! Join warfighters and industry pioneers to test the future of maritime security and defense technology in real-world scenarios. From unmanned systems to critical cyber warfare challenges, dive into high-stakes field experiments that accelerate next-generation tech.

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Internships

Tackle real-world national security challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and build a powerful professional network. Keep an eye on our application windows and apply early to become the next generation of innovators!

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