Connecting Innovation to Opportunity

Polaris Tech Bridge empowers businesses turning ideas into products by providing resources and access to Rhode Island’s commercial and defense markets

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Polaris Tech Bridge empowers technology companies and small businesses to bridge the gap between discovery and market success. We connect innovators with makerspaces, strategic partners, and pathways to government contracts, equipping national defense, dual-use, and ocean technology ventures with the resources to turn ideas into viable products.

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UxV Enabling Technologies

JUNE 10

Wednesday, 8:00AM to 12:00PM

Virtual Qualification Demonstration for UxV Enabling Technologies seeking to participate in the BlueTIDE 2026 In-Water Mission. The post UxV Enabling Technologies appeared first on Polaris.

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Blue Tech Talk: Polaris Tech Bridge

📍 Innovate Newport, Newport, Rhode Island

JUNE 30

Tuesday, 12:00PM to 1:00PM

For the final Blue Tech Talk of the series, Polaris Tech Bridge will be joining Innovate Newport to share how our region has become a hub for defense and dual use blue technology. Plus, learn about how you can see this all in action at the annual BlueTIDE event, which takes place on August 27 at Sail Newport! The post Blue Tech Talk: Polaris Tech Bridge appeared first on Polaris.

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BlueTIDE 2026

📍 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, 02840

AUGUST 27

Thursday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM

BlueTIDE 2026, our eagerly awaited annual Technology In-Water Demonstration Event, is set to take place on August 27th at Sail Newport. The post BlueTIDE 2026 appeared first on Polaris.

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UxV Enabling Technologies

JUNE 10

Wednesday, 8:00AM to 12:00PM

Virtual Qualification Demonstration for UxV Enabling Technologies seeking to participate in the BlueTIDE 2026 In-Water Mission. The post UxV Enabling Technologies appeared first on Polaris.

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Blue Tech Talk: Polaris Tech Bridge

📍 Innovate Newport, Newport, Rhode Island

JUNE 30

Tuesday, 12:00PM to 1:00PM

For the final Blue Tech Talk of the series, Polaris Tech Bridge will be joining Innovate Newport to share how our region has become a hub for defense and dual use blue technology. Plus, learn about how you can see this all in action at the annual BlueTIDE event, which takes place on August 27 at Sail Newport! The post Blue Tech Talk: Polaris Tech Bridge appeared first on Polaris.

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BlueTIDE 2026

📍 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, 02840

AUGUST 27

Thursday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM

BlueTIDE 2026, our eagerly awaited annual Technology In-Water Demonstration Event, is set to take place on August 27th at Sail Newport. The post BlueTIDE 2026 appeared first on Polaris.

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