Polaris Tech Bridge Announces Companies Advancing to BlueTIDE 2026 Live Demonstration

Polaris Tech Bridge, formerly 401 Tech Bridge, announced the selection of 23 companies to proceed in its BlueTIDE 2026 initiative. These companies have advanced from virtual qualification demonstrations to the culminating Collective Integration Opportunity event scheduled for August 27 in Newport, Rhode Island.

The BlueTIDE 2026 event aims to bring together leaders from defense entities like the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, industry sponsors such as Anduril Industries, and academic institutions to accelerate the deployment of critical maritime technologies. The public is invited to attend the demonstrations and learn about Rhode Island's defense industry. In 2025, the event saw 650 registered attendees and showcased 52 companies from four countries.

Following a competitive virtual demonstration phase, the selected companies represent advancements in key technology areas. These include multi-domain autonomous systems, counter-unmanned systems (UxS) and defensive technologies, maritime domain awareness, and modeling and simulation environments. The list of advancing companies includes Cleo Robotics, HonuWorx, Allen Control Systems, and Fathom Science, among others.

This event serves as a platform for these companies to demonstrate their capabilities to potential partners and customers in the defense sector and beyond. The selection process highlights progress in technologies crucial for naval operations and national security.