MIDWEST TECH BRIDGE
The Midwest Tech Bridge — located in Crane, IN — unifies a vibrant innovation ecosystem that is aligned to Navy and Marine Corps interests. Through collaboration, we are serving to accelerate development and transition of technology to Department of Defense (DoD) end users.
How We Work
Located on the world’s third largest Naval installation, the Midwest Tech Bridge operates in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) at the crossroad of mission sets with nearby Air Force and Army Research Laboratories.
Our connections with joint partners, plus a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with the Applied Research Institute, Inc. (ARI), grant us broader reach and support for projects across the region. With collaborative workshops and problem-solving events in Crane and nearby in Bloomington — and the support of local and state governments as well as industry partners — we are continuing the work to grow our region’s innovation ecosystem together.
Focus Areas
We are uniting industry and Naval resources on technology solutions in these key areas.
- Electronic Warfare
- Hypersonics
- Microelectronics
- Power / Energy
Meet the leaders who keep our Tech Bridge moving forward
Director, Midwest Tech Bridge
Anne Fields Lucas
Deputy Director, Midwest Tech Bridge
Chris Williamson
Our Academic Partners
We’re proud to be part of the academic collaboration that occurs in the state among top-tier research and training institutions
Indiana University Bloomington conducts influential research in fields ranging from health to business to technology.
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers special programs and employer partnerships to help students succeed on and off campus.
Few match the depth and breadth of Purdue’s research capabilities — a global leader in discovery and innovation.
Notre Dame has built an acclaimed research enterprise — outpacing its peers in research spending by 160% since 1990.
The Center for Applied Research offers access to 600 faculty, laboratory space, and equipment to help advance technology.
Get In Touch
Connect with our Tech Bridge team to learn more about our work — and more about how we can work together.