About the NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge

Our goal at the Midwest Tech Bridge is simply to link solution providers from the Innovation Ecosystem to problem owners in the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy to help provide American warfighters fast, reliable solutions to problems they face in the areas of expeditionary warfare, strategic missions and electronic warfare.

Message from the Director

Thank you for your interest in the NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Indiana. Our goal at the Midwest Tech Bridge is simply to link solution providers from the Innovation Ecosystem to problem owners in the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy to help provide American warfighters fast, reliable solutions to problems they face in the areas of expeditionary warfare, strategic missions and electronic warfare. The way in which we accomplish the connections is through the NavalX Innovation Pipeline a process that is continually growing and adapting to the environment.  We look forward to learning more about your organization and adding you to our network of patriots looking to serve the American Warfighter.

Anne Fields-Lucas, Midwest Tech Bridge Director

Anne Fields-Lucas

Director, NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge

Matt Burkett

Director of Innovation Pathways, ARI


Chris Williamson

Deputy Director, NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge

Jalen Rollins

Innovation Lead, ARI

Upcoming Events List


  • Crane Regional Defense Group Connect to Mission

    May 6, 09:00 - 15:30 (ET)
    Join us on Tuesday, May 6, at 9:00 AM EST for our C2M event featuring information from NSWC Crane's Global Deterrence & Defense Department! CRDG sponsors C2M events to assist current or prospective businesses with understanding the needs of Team Crane. In this event, attendees will learn more about NSWC Crane's Global Deterrence & Defense Department mission areas, hear from a special guest speaker and from some select CRDG members/Crane partners, and will have the chance to sign up for up to 13 short networking sessions with various NSWC Crane Department representatives and Crane partners.

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