
BlueTIDE 2025, our eagerly awaited annual Technology In-Water Demonstration Event, is set to take place on August 28th at Sail Newport and Narragansett Bay Test Facility both located in Newport, RI.
BlueTIDE is the premier live demonstration and experimentation event showcasing the latest advancements in maritime and undersea technology. Bringing together innovators, government stakeholders, industry leaders, and researchers, BlueTIDE offers a unique opportunity to experience next-generation capabilities in action.
Event Highlights:
- Live in-water demonstrations featuring:
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
- Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs)
- Resilient communication and data networks
- High-resolution seabed imaging
- Showcase Alley: Over 30 companies presenting prototype and dual-use technologies
- Prize Challenge: Final in-water mission competition for Northeast Tech Bridge (NETB) participants vying for $200,000 in award funding
- In-person networking with DoD, Navy, VC’s and various dual-use technology stakeholders and supporting organizations
Who Should Attend:
- Government and DoD personnel
- Defense contractors and integrators
- Technology developers and startups
- Academia and research institutions
- Maritime industry professionals and investors
Why Attend:
- Witness firsthand the technologies shaping undersea and maritime operations
- Network with mission-aligned partners and funders
- Explore dual-use tech for commercial and defense markets
- Experience innovation on the water in historic Newport, RI
Learn More:
Join us for a full day of discovery, demonstration, and dialogue at BlueTIDE 2025!
This event has limited capacity. Advanced registration is required.
Location: Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
Time:
Parking: FREE On-Site