NRL Innovation Day for Industry Connects Researchers and Industry to Accelerate Naval Technology Transition

NRL Innovation Day for Industry Connects Researchers and Industry to Accelerate Naval Technology Transition

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) welcomed industry leaders, small businesses and technology partners to its 2026 Innovation Day for Industry, April 28. The event brought together government researchers and private-sector innovators to explore collaboration opportunities and accelerate the transition of cutting-edge technologies to the fleet.

Erik Tejero (second from left), Ph.D., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) research physicist, conducts a tour of the Space Chamber during NRL’s Innovation Day for Industry in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. The event focused on informing industry and assessing interest in a focused set of emerging technologies that are ready for collaboration with industry partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson)

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