ABOUT TECHPORT
A Trusted Partner for NAWCAD and NAVAIR
TechPort aims to bridge the gap between technology, capability, small businesses and the United States (U.S.) Navy! Located outside the gates of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, we serve as a convenient point of interaction between Naval Labs, industry, academia, and other military branches.
Technology changes rapidly, and with a multitude of government barriers, nontraditional and small business are struggling to adapt to these changes quickly and effectively. Enter TechPort, a physical location, outside the gate Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River that acts as a convenient point of interaction between Naval Labs, industry, academia, and other military branches.
It also houses many programs that fall under the umbrella of TechPort, to include the NavalX Southern Maryland (SOMD) Tech Bridge, the NAWCAD Technology Transition Office, the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC) and multiple Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) and The St. Mary’s County Office of Economic Development.
These PIA partners have the ability to communicate directly with government agencies, industry, academia, and the public to assist with completing complex technological projects at a faster rate, with higher returns.
Strategic Partnerships
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.
Our Location
Address & Contact
44185 Airport Rd
California, MD 20619
For booking inquiries, please contact: tto@us.navy.mil
TechPort Facilities
TechPort is a state of the art facility that functions as a space outside of the gates of Naval Air Station Patuxent River where local business and the Navy can come together to collaborate. This space is available to be used by any of TechPort’s partners.
Available Spaces
- Large Conference Room: Accommodates 12 people with TV display monitor, touch screen smart board, and polycom phone system
- Reconfigurable Hangar Area: Fits up to 75 people with projector, flexible tables and chairs, mobile smart board, and podcasting equipment
Available Amenities
- Kitchenette: Complete with sink, refrigerator, and microwave oven
- Restroom Facilities: Available for all event attendees
- Event Support: Industry Days, Working Groups, Classes, and Technology Demonstrations
Our Trusted Partners
Our collaborative ecosystem brings together leading organizations in defense technology, research, and economic development to drive innovation and support the mission of the United States Navy.
Ready to Collaborate?
Contact us to book TechPort facilities for your next event, technology demonstration, or collaborative meeting.
