Our Mission
Strategic Partnerships
TechPort serves as the trusted partner for Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), facilitating collaboration between military innovation and private sector expertise.
Innovation Focus
Specializing in unmanned aviation, autonomous systems, modeling and simulation, and live/virtual/constructive environments for training and testing applications.
Ecosystem Growth
Supporting entrepreneurship and small business growth through direct collaboration with industry, academia, government, and other military branches in Southern Maryland’s technological ecosystem.
Key Partners
NavalX Southern Maryland Tech Bridge
Supporting Navy and Marine Corps innovation through agile connection of teams with tools, training, and resources for more effective war-fighter solutions.
Georgia Tech Research Institute
University Affiliated Research Center partner bridging technology and capability gaps, enabling faster adaptation to complex technological changes.
NAWCAD Technology Transition Office
Facilitating the transition of advanced technologies from research and development into operational naval aviation systems and capabilities.
St. Mary’s County Economic Development
Supporting entrepreneurship and small business growth through strategic collaboration, providing physical locations for interaction between Naval Labs, industry, and academia.
Latest News
- Technology Transition Panel with TEDCO
Naval Aviation Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Technology Transition Office (TTO) team members sat on a panel for Maryland TEDCO and Deftech’s cohort. Rick Tarr, TTO Director, Amy Ketelle, NAWCAD Commercial Service Agreements (CSA)/Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs) Program Manager, and… Read more: Technology Transition Panel with TEDCO - Tide Talks Collaboration with the Ventura Tech Bridge
On April 30, 2025, The SOMD Tech Bridge came together with the Ventura Tech Bridge for a collaborative discussion between the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234) and Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). This was a joint discussion… Read more: Tide Talks Collaboration with the Ventura Tech Bridge - Tide Talks Collaboration with the High Desert Tech Bridge
On March 25, 2025 the Southern Maryland (SOMD) Tech Bridge came together with the High Desert Tech bridge for a collaborative discussion with the Chief Technology Officers from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and Naval Air Warfare Center… Read more: Tide Talks Collaboration with the High Desert Tech Bridge
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join our innovative ecosystem where technology meets capability, and small businesses connect with the United States Navy for breakthrough solutions.
