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SUMMARY:Apex Defense
DESCRIPTION:Apex Defense\, in collaboration with the Hudson Institute\, is purpose-built to bridge the gap between operational need and technological capability. Apex offers numerous options to support accessibility for small and medium sized businesses\, with partnership options carrying huge benefits\, available for technology vendors under 50 employees. \nDates: January 27-28\, 2026 \nLocation: Ballrooms\, Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, Washington DC \nEvent Type: Partner
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/apex-defense/
CATEGORIES:Partner
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SUMMARY:Safety Lunch and Learn: Emergency Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:When the unexpected happens—will your team be ready? In this 90-minute session\, we’ll break down the why and how of effective Emergency Action Plans (EAPs). From fire drills to chemical spills\, knowing your team’s roles and responsibilities can mean the difference between chaos and control. \nDate: January 14\, 2026 \nLocation: 315 Iron Horse Way\, Providence RI 02908 \nEvent Type: Polaris MEP / 401 Tech Bridge
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/safety-lunch-and-learn-emergency-action-plan/
CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Tech the Halls
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we close out the year with a celebration of what’s next in manufacturing technology. From advanced tools to emerging processes\, Lunch & Learn: Tech the Halls is your chance to explore the innovations shaping the future of industry—without needing to know the tech in advance. \nDate: December 10\, 2025 \nLocation: 315 Iron Horse Way\, Providence\, RI 02908 \nEvent Type: Polaris MEP / 401 Tech Bridge
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/lunch-learn-tech-the-halls/
CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge
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SUMMARY:2025 Eastern Defense Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Eastern Defense Summit\, formerly known as the annual CDCA Defense Summit\, is one of the largest defense-focused events on the East Coast\, bringing more than 2\,000 government\, military\, academia\, and industry leaders together to better understand and address today’s challenges and threats within our defense industry. \nThis event serves as a mechanism for defense industry leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance interoperability across defense assets. By presenting exhibits\, demonstrations\, keynote addresses\, innovation spotlights\, and high energy tech exchanges\, the Summit provides an opportunity for all representatives to form workforce partnerships that result in a national defense tactical edge no foreign adversary can match. \nDates: December 10-11\, 2025 \nLocation: Charleston Area Convention Center\, Charleston SC \nEvent Type: Partner
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/2025-eastern-defense-summit/
CATEGORIES:Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T040000
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SUMMARY:Polaris MEP & Pawtucket Foundation: The Pawtucket Manufacturers' Forum
DESCRIPTION:What’s standing in the way of your manufacturing success in Pawtucket\, and how can we tackle it together? Held at Cooley Group in Pawtucket\, Polaris MEP and the Pawtucket Foundation are teaming up to hear directly from local manufacturers about the unique challenges they face at the Pawtucket Manufacturers Forum. \nDate: December 9\, 2025 \nLocation: 350 Esten Ave\, Pawtucket RI 02860 \nEvent Type: Polaris MEP / 401 Tech Bridge \n \n 
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/pawtucket-manufacturers-forum/
CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge
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SUMMARY:Tech the Halls Networking @ Nautilus Defense
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate innovation and connection at Tech the Halls\, an exclusive after-hours showcase hosted by Polaris MEP at Nautilus Defense in Pawtucket. This festive mini trade show brings together 8–15 Rhode Island manufacturers and tech companies unveiling their latest breakthroughs in materials\, automation\, and advanced manufacturing. \nDate: December 4\, 2025 \nLocation: 999 Main St.\, Pawtucket RI 02860 \nEvent Type: Polaris MEP / 401 Tech Bridge
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/tech-the-halls-networking-nautilus-defense/
CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
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SUMMARY:Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo is the nation’s premiere defense innovation event\, connecting top dual-use solutions providers with top military\, industry\, and investment leadership. \nDates: November 19-21\, 2025 \nLocation: National Harbor\, MD \nEvent Type: Partner
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/defense-techconnect-innovation-summit-and-expo/
CATEGORIES:Partner
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SUMMARY:Job Instruction Workshop - Train for Keeps. Teach for Results.
DESCRIPTION:Polaris MEP’s Job Instruction (JI) Workshop equips frontline leaders\, supervisors\, and trainers with a simple yet powerful 4-step method to teach jobs effectively\, efficiently\, and consistently. \nDate: November 17\, 2025 \nLocation: 315 Iron Horse Way\, Providence RI 02908 \nEvent Type: Polaris MEP / 401 Tech Bridge
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/job-instruction-workshop-train-for-keeps-teach-for-results/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T070000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Job Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Polaris MEP will introduce Job Instruction (JI)\, a proven method for quickly and effectively training employees on the job\, during a free\, hands-on Lunch & Learn. This bite-sized session will spotlight how Job Instruction supports faster onboarding\, fewer errors\, and improved retention. \nDate: November 12\, 2025 \nLocation: 315 Iron Horse Way\, Providence RI 02908 \nEvent Type: Polaris MEP / 401 Tech Bridge
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/lunch-and-learn-job-instruction/
CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
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SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the marine energy community this November 12–14\, 2025\, in Halifax\, Nova Scotia for Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) 2025 Conference & Exhibition—Canada’s premier gathering for marine renewable-energy innovation. \nDates: November 12-14\, 2025 \nLocation: Halifax Convention Centre\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia \nEvent Type: Partner
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/marine-renewables-canada-2025/
CATEGORIES:Partner
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
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SUMMARY:JIFX 26-1
DESCRIPTION:JIFX events provide an opportunity for technology developers to interact with operational personnel to determine how their technology and ideas may support or enhance USG/DoD capabilities. The environment facilitates a collaborative learning environment between government\, academia\, industry\, and NGOs to promote the identification and assessment of emerging and maturing technologies. These events enable rapid iteration on nascent technologies with the direct input of end users. \nDates: November 3-7\, 2025 \nLocation NPS Field Laboratory at Camp Roberts\, San Miguel CA \nEvent Type: Partner
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/jifx-26-1/
CATEGORIES:Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T194806Z
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SUMMARY:BlueTIDE 2025 Event Registration
DESCRIPTION:List of Participants\n				\nAnote\nAures Tech\nBeamSea\nBenchmark Labs\nBrown University\nCharles River Analytics\nComposite Energy Technologies (CET)\nCrewless Marine\nDeep Blue Composites\nEarthwise Sorbents\nEnginuity\nExtreme Sonar\nFlux Marine\nForcys\nGelSight\nGrow Blue\nHavoc AI\nHydromea\nHydroNet\nHyperKelp\nIBM\nJaia Robotics\nLeVanta Tech\nMassRobotics\nMIKEL Undersea Warfare Systems\nMITRE BlueTech\nNautilus Defense\nOceanTech Hub\nOCTO\nOrpheus Ocean\nPolaris MEP\nPOWERLABS\nRegent\nRISE-UP\nRobobuoy (MarkSetBot)\nSea Potential\nSilixa\nSotiria\nSpear AI\nTMA BlueTech\nUMLARC\nUniversity of Rhode Island\nVatn Systems\nVerizon\nVideoRay\nVR Industries\nZelim\n\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nBlueTIDE 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. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nLive in-water demonstrations featuring:\n\nAutonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)\nAutonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs)\nResilient communication and data networks\nHigh-resolution seabed imaging\n\n\nShowcase Alley: Over 30 companies presenting prototype and dual-use technologies\nPrize Challenge: Final in-water mission competition for Northeast Tech Bridge (NETB) participants vying for $200\,000 in award funding\nIn-person networking with DoD\, Navy\, VC’s and various dual-use technology stakeholders and supporting organizations\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nGovernment and DoD personnel\nDefense contractors and integrators\nTechnology developers and startups\nAcademia and research institutions\nMaritime industry professionals and investors\n\nWhy Attend: \n\nWitness firsthand the technologies shaping undersea and maritime operations\nNetwork with mission-aligned partners and funders\nExplore dual-use tech for commercial and defense markets\nExperience innovation on the water in historic Newport\, RI\n\nFull Schedule and More: \n\nBlueTIDE 2025\n\nJoin us for a full day of discovery\, demonstration\, and dialogue at BlueTIDE 2025! \nLocation:  Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Dr\, Newport\, RI 02840\nTime:\n\n10:30am Attendee Registration Opens at Sail Newport\n11:00am – 4:00pm – Presentations\, In-Water Demonstrations and Company Showcase Engagement\n4:00 – 4:30pm – Awards and Distinguished Speakers\n4:30 – 6:00pm – Network Social\n\nParking: FREE On-Site\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register to Attend\nOnline Advanced Registration is closed. With proper identification\, limited onsite registration will be available. \nWho do I contact if I have questions?Linda Larsen: llarsen@401techbridge.org\, ​​​​+1 401-418-0600Lisa Willis: lwillis@polarismep.org\, +1 401-954-9915
URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/bluetide-2025-event-registration/
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