Niceville, FL – DEFENSEWERX announces the launch of its newest innovation hub located in the National Capital region, in partnership with NavalX. The innovation hub builds on the NavalX tradition of delivering cutting-edge solutions to support sailors and marines across the globe. The hub will serve as a collaboration center for the Navy and Marine Corps, supporting and connecting initiatives across the Department of Defense.
Through unique authorities, the DEFENSEWERX and NavalX partnership will leverage and grow the innovation ecosystem. The innovation hub will draw on trusted models and processes for impacts-focused collaboration to discover, engage, and accelerate solutions from traditional and non-traditional innovators and solution providers to address Navy and Marine Corps challenges.
“I’m absolutely convinced that the unique mission of NavalX partnered with the mission of DEFENSEWERX will bring enduring innovative solutions to the Navy and Marine Corps,” remarked Brian Liesveld, DEFENSEWERX CEO. “We are honored and humbled to add a new member of the DEFENSEWERX family of innovation hubs dedicated to advancing innovation in U.S. security, defense, and intelligence.”
About DEFENSEWERX
DEFENSEWERX, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) recognized as a neutral facilitator and trusted partner for customers across U.S. defense, security, and intelligence. The organization is known for connecting an international network of individuals, businesses, academia, non- government organizations, and public agencies to enable creative problem-solving and innovative solutions. DEFENSEWERX is dedicated to expanding the capabilities and strategic supremacy of today’s warfighters, and reducing the barriers for small business and non-traditional innovators to address challenges facing U.S. military and federal government partners. The organization manages innovation hubs throughout the U.S. including SOFWERX, ERDCWERX, MGMWERX, Cyber Fusion Innovation Center, Doolittle Institute, DHS Pilot Innovation Hub, and ICWERX.
About NavalX
Established in 2019, NavalX serves the Navy and Marine Corps as an innovation and agility cell, supporting and connecting initiatives across the Department of Defense. NavalX connects teams with tools, training, and resources—enabling people to think differently and deliver more effective solutions to the warfighter.