The London Tech Bridge is a collaboration between the U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Navy (RN) to foster connectivity, agility and innovation under the broader ambition of Delivering Combined Seapower. It supports dialogue, joint investment and cooperative development between two navies as they endeavor to advance from Interoperability to Interchangeability. Set in Central London’s booming technology ecosystem spanning academia, industry and government, it is ideally positioned to harness technology faster for Sailors and Marines.
The London Tech Bridge serves as a vital link between the U.S. Department of the Navy (DoN) and the U.K.'s cutting-edge technology ecosystem. It sits at the intersection of the Office of Naval Research Global and NavalX, the Navy’s innovation accelerator. It leverages the broader NavalX Tech Bridge network to help address critical challenges facing the DoN, the RN and the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD). The London Tech Bridge achieves this by forging a strategic network of academia, industry and government to develop innovative solutions.
More than just a meeting place, the London Tech Bridge is an open forum where industry and academia can directly engage with the DoN, RN and U.K. MoD. We provide guidance, support and development opportunities for the defense workforce and our partners, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Leveraging the historic partnership between the U.S. and the U.K., our unique two-way flow enables seamless connections and knowledge sharing on both sides of the Atlantic. By strengthening the bonds between our nations, the London Tech Bridge enhances the interoperability and interchangeability of our Naval and Defense Services, ensuring a more secure and collaborative future.
To achieve these goals, we are uniting industry and Naval resources on technology solutions in these key areas:
- Autonomy and Human-Machine Teaming
- Maintenance and Sustainment
- Integrated Decision Making and Communications Workforce of the Future
- Immersive Technology
Mission
The London Tech Bridge mission is dedicated to supercharging the DoN with the latest technological advancements by unlocking the untapped potential of London's unique innovation landscape. We are the catalyst that connects U.S. warfighters with the right solutions, fostering collaboration across academia, industry and government to deliver unprecedented capabilities.
For More Information
For questions or more information, please contact the ONR Global London Tech Bridge at: usnlondontechbridge@mail.mil or visit us on London Tech Bridge | LinkedIn.