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About - Office of Research & Innovation
Our objective is to increase net warfighting advantage through impactful foundational and applied research that is fully informed and directly contributes to warfighting solutions. Our warrior-scholars bring operational experience into the research arena and create innovative, relevant solutions for real-world challenges faced by the Navy today and tomorrow. Learn about the NPS Research Enterprise and how we make an impact in DoD innovation to accelerate decisive advantage.
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NPS Innovation Ecosystem
At NPS, our operationally experienced students inform the innovation process. Leveraging the intellectual, operational, and entrepreneurial talent at NPS, the institution becomes a technology accelerator, incubator, and testbed for applications, concepts, and capabilities. Our Innovation Ecosystem is made up of the qualities and resources that set NPS apart: Fleet Priorities, Partnerships, Innovation Education, Prototyping & Experimentation and Funding & Management. Learn more about the Naval Innovation Center at NPS.
Fleet Priorities
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NPS’ defense-focused education is aligned with the Navy's strategic priorities and CNO-identified Key Operational Problems.
Partnerships
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NPS is a naval innovation center of gravity connecting and integrating academia, industry, and DOD research enterprise at a purpose-driven campus. Partner with us.
Innovation Education
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NPS is synonymous with innovation. Promising ideas are generated, analyzed, war-gamed, red-teamed, and matured through capstone projects in a classified environment.
Prototyping & Experimentation
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NPS is a convening place for experimentation, rapid prototyping, and collaboration with industry and Naval Research & Development Enterprise (NR&DE).
Funding & Management
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We empower your research through funding and dedicated program management teams. Find out how OR&I can support your research project.
NPS Research Enterprise
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Making an Impact
Together we're making an impact. Read our research news stories from across campus and the world. Learn how we are making a difference to military and global concerns.