UTIC Highlights Investments, Collaboration, and Workforce Development 

From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, Feb. 12, 2026 

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) had a significant year of growth in 2025, expanding its membership and accelerating innovation in undersea and maritime technologies. 

In 2025, UTIC marked the 100th prototype project award, representing $1.5 billion in total prototype project funding to UTIC members to advance critical innovation for the U.S. Navy across the undersea tech domain. The consortium also continued its commitment to workforce development, surpassing $100,000 in awarded STEM scholarships to help build the next generation of maritime and undersea tech talent. 

UTIC’s membership, representing 300 organizations across over 40 states, highlights increasing national engagement from industry and academic partners. In addition, UTIC convened more than 200 undersea tech industry leaders through two Industry Days, an AUKUS Forum, and a Defense Investment Forum, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and partnership. 

In 2025, UTIC entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, strengthening collaboration to advance innovative technologies that support the U.S. Navy’s most critical missions.  

These milestones underscore UTIC’s growing role as a national leader for collaboration, innovation, and investment in undersea and maritime technologies. 

“UTIC is committed to propelling undersea tech advancement.  The ongoing success of our partnership with the Navy, combined with our strong commitment to workforce development and collaboration, fosters innovation across the undersea and maritime domains,” said Molly Donohue Magee, UTIC CEO. 

The 2025 Annual Report is available here.