WHERE INNOVATION MEETS
REAL-WORLD DEPLOYMENT

The Navy isn’t looking for ideas—it’s looking for solutions.

On May 28, the NW Tech Bridge is bringing together a select group of companies working on technologies that are ready to be tested, validated, and deployed in real operational environments.

If you’re building in robotics, AI, advanced manufacturing, or sensing systems you’ll want to be in the room.

This highly curated event between innovators and the people actively shaping defense priorities is designed to surface solutions that can move now, and support pathways for collaboration across the defense innovation ecosystem.

You’ll connect directly with:

• Cutting-edge innovators

• Navy and defense stakeholders

• Industry partners

• Investors and ecosystem leaders

Featured companies are addressing real challenges coming out of NUWC Keyport, with depot-ready solutions already in motion.

Confirmed participants include:

• Fanuc

• FARO

• Gray Matter Robotics

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

• Loopr AI

• Perellion

Plus additional innovators to be announced!

Event Details:
📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (PT)
📍 Port of Tacoma | 1 Sitcum Way, Tacoma, WA 98421

Register now to attend this a high-impact event focused on advancing innovation and strengthening partnerships across the region.

Most innovation stalls before it ever reaches the missions that need it. That’s where the NW Tech Bridge comes in.

We help small and medium-sized companies navigate the path from concept to commercialization, connecting you to:

• Funding pathways like SBIR, OTAs, and CRADAs

• Real-world testing environments

• Decision-makers inside the Navy

Our partnership with the Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment (APEX) expands that pipeline even further, bringing more academic and emerging technologies than ever before into alignment with real operational needs.

Together, we are weaving a more complete innovation ecosystem—one that expands access, strengthens collaboration, and accelerates the transition of breakthrough ideas into impactful capabilities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US

• May 12 | Federal Labs Networking Industry Power Hour, Seattle, WA

• May 13 | PNW Defense Summit, Seattle, WA

• May 20-21 | Flywheel Investment Conference, Wenatchee, WA

• May 28 | NWTB PNW Technology Showcase, Tacoma, WA

INSIGHTS + INSPIRATION

WHAT WE’RE READING NOW

• U.S. Department of War | Reauthorization of SBIR and Technology Transfer Programs

• Department of Navy | Small Business Brief Newsletter

• DSIP DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal | Active Solicitations

The Northwest Tech Bridge helps Washington state companies navigate non-FAR opportunities with SBIRs, OTAs, CRADAs, and other funding opportunities.

Our focus is on supporting collaboration between small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies, academic partners and innovators who are new to working with the Department of the Navy.

Get one-on-one, no cost assistance from our advisors by filling out the Request Assistance form on our website.

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TECH BRIDGE IS A PROUD PARTNER OF: