Demonstrations

Unveiling Ingenuity

Demonstration Programs

Designed for subject matter experts, these initiatives offer a platform to showcase your skills and contribute to real-world missions. spotlight and demonstrate your capabilities or participate in mission experimentation through our specialized programs.

Upcoming Events

BlueTIDE

The Premier Undersea Technology Event!

Building on the success of last year’s event, BlueTIDE 2025 is back, hosted by 401 Tech Bridge in beautiful Newport, RI. Set against the backdrop of cutting-edge innovation, this year’s event will showcase the latest advancements in technology and groundbreaking solutions that are setting new benchmarks for the undersea tech industry.

Areas of interest include:

Autonomous undersea and surface vehicles (AUV and ASV)
Mobile and stationary sensors
Resilient undersea and cross-domain communications
High resolution undersea imaging

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with leaders in government, industry, and academia and see these innovations firsthand!

Save The Date

3rd Annual BlueTIDE Date to be scheduled for Summer 2026 in Newport, RI. Complete the interest form to receive event updates.

Hybrid Demonstration Events

Selected NETB prize challenge applicants will be invited to participate in “hybrid” qualification demonstrations, each focusing on a different technology area.

Participants will have 15 minutes to present/demonstrate their technology capability and its relevance to the government-defined mission, followed by up to 10 minutes of Q&A with the evaluation panel of SMEs from the US Navy, DoD, and other federal, academic, and non-profit Partners.

2025 Technology Areas Include

- Autonomous undersea and surface vehicles (AUV and ASV)
- Mobile and stationary sensors
- Resilient undersea and cross-domain communications
- High resolution undersea imaging

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Visit Challenge.gov for all the details on how to apply.

Are these events open to the public?

Only vetted attendees will be provided access to both the virtual (Microsoft Teams) and in-person events. Please visit our Events page to register for the qualifying demonstration you wish to attend.

BlueTIDE 2024 Recap

– Over 400 attendees: Innovators, investors, industry leaders, and defense experts, BlueTIDE 2024 served as a premier platform for showcasing the latest technological advancements and integration strategies.

– Mission Scenarios: Participants from more than 18 companies engaged in an in-water Navy-designed mission across three operational areas, generating over 1 terabyte of data and demonstrating the capabilities of cutting-edge undersea technologies.

– Showcase Alley: More than 30 companies from five countries and various states showcased their innovations, offering insights into the future of ocean technology.

– Over $500,000 in capital funding committed through Rogue Ventures and $50,000 in implementation grants through the RISE-UP program.