Government Ocean Technology Partnerships

YOUR PLACE AT MTS

Connect Mission with Innovation.

Whether you’re advancing national priorities, informing policy, managing ocean programs, or supporting scientific research, MTS connects government professionals with the expertise, partnerships, and technologies shaping the future of the global ocean enterprise.

YOUR PLACE AT MTS

Connect Mission with Innovation.

How We Support Government

From technical expertise and cross-sector collaboration to emerging technologies and workforce development, MTS helps government agencies connect with the people and innovations advancing ocean priorities.

Access Technical Expertise

Engage with subject matter experts, technical communities, and resources across every discipline of marine technology.

Build Cross-Sector Partnerships

Connect with industry, academia, researchers, nonprofits, and innovators to solve complex ocean challenges.

Inform Strategic Decisions

Stay ahead through technical publications, market intelligence, conferences, and emerging technology discussions.

Strengthen the Ocean Workforce

Support education, workforce development, and professional pathways that build the next generation of ocean professionals.

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

Discover the Platform Supporting Ocean Leadership.

Whether you’re looking to collaborate with industry, across technical expertise, strengthen the workforce, or stay informed on emerging technologies, MTS provides opportunities to advance your mission.

Access Technical Expertise

Build Strategic Partnerships

Advance Ocean Priorities

Develop the Workforce

Connect Across the Ocean Enterprise

The most effective solutions come from collaboration. MTS brings together government agencies with industry, academia, researchers, startups, investors, and nonprofits to accelerate innovation, strengthen partnerships, and advance shared ocean priorities.

Latest Updates

Discover the latest policy discussions, technical advances, workforce initiatives, research partnerships, and innovation stories relevant to government leaders.

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Government Resources

Discover trusted resources, technical expertise, and collaborative opportunities supporting mission success.

Technical Communities

Connect with experts advancing marine technology through committees, sections, and special interest groups.

Publications

Access peer-reviewed research, technical articles, industry news, and emerging technology insights.

Resource Repository

Browse webinar recordings, impact and event reports, presentations, and educational materials.

GOVERNMENT PATHWAYS

Your Mission. Connected.

Every agency engages differently. Explore just a few of the many ways government professionals connect through MTS.

The Mission Partner →

Attend an MTS Conference → Connect with Industry & Researchers → Join a Technical Committee → Collaborate Across Sectors → Advance National & Ocean Priorities

The Collaborative Leader →

Conference Attendee → Technical Community → Cross-Sector Collaboration → Strategic Partnerships → Mission Impact

The Technology Champion →

BlueConneX → Ocean Enterprise Initiative → Ocean Exchange → Technology Evaluation → Operational Impact

Advance Ocean Leadership

Join a global community connecting government, industry, academia, researchers, and innovators to strengthen collaboration and accelerate solutions for the world’s ocean challenges.

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