TechGrid is a West Coast Tech Bridge breaking the boundaries of traditional military bases — connecting the U.S. Navy with small businesses, industry leaders, academia, and government to accelerate the technologies that protect the Warfighter.
Through regional partnerships and strong industry alliances, TechGrid accelerates innovation, experimentation, and procurement — supporting the rapid development of emerging technologies that enhance Warfighter capabilities.
We bring together Naval technologists, small businesses, academia, and government agencies inside one open environment — designed to dissolve the friction that typically slows defense innovation.
From SBIR/STTR pathways to hands-on prototyping, we shorten the path between idea and operational capability. Founders move faster. The Navy gets answers sooner.
Our regional alliances drive emerging technology into the hands of the Warfighter — enabling capabilities that protect lives and project power across every domain.
At the heart of TechGrid is a hands-on lab built for hardware founders. Whether you're printing your first iteration or stress-testing a circuit, our toolset spans additive manufacturing, CNC machining, laser cutting, mechanical fabrication, and Rohde & Schwarz precision instrumentation.
Open Lab Days run every Tuesday from 9 AM to 4 PM — drop in to tour, build, or connect with fellow creators.
As part of the Tech Bridge network — a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Navy — TechGrid is a hub for innovation that connects the Department of the Navy with nontraditional partners including startups, small businesses, academia, and other defense organizations. Our mission is to accelerate the transition of emerging technologies into operational capabilities for the Navy and Marine Corps.
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