GULF COAST TECH BRIDGE
The Gulf Coast Tech Bridge — based in Panama City, FL — fosters collaboration between three Southern Navy commands that serve as the region’s super-connector, tying together regional government, industry and academia to solve Naval challenges in coastal regions.
How We Work
The Gulf Coast Tech Bridge is focused on the future — growing coastal science and unmanned vehicle development, hosting industry events, and expanding strategic partnerships. Our work ties together industry, academia, and government in the region with local Naval partners. The result is a unique, vibrant innovation ecosystem that spans four states.
We use innovative prototyping and contracting mechanisms to make it easier for nontraditionals to help us develop solutions. Additionally, companies that work with us benefit from a premier testing environment on the Gulf of Mexico as well as direct Fleet engagement.
Focus Areas
We are uniting industry and Naval resources on technology solutions in these key areas.
- Applied AI / ML
- Coastal / Ocean Sciences
- Data Analytics
- Meteorology
- Sensing / Prediction
- Uncrewed Systems
Meet the leaders who keep our Tech Bridge moving forward
Director, Gulf Coast Tech Bridge
Holly Gardner
Our Naval Partners
NSWC Panama City
We are proud to partner with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, which helps cement relationships with U.S. allies.
Naval Research Laboratory
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is a scientific and engineering command dedicated to research that drives innovative advances.
Meteorology & Oceanography
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, or CNMOC, serves as the operational arm of the Naval Oceanography Program.
Get In Touch
Connect with our Tech Bridge team to learn more about our work — and more about how we can work together.