San Diego is one of the only places in the world where maritime defense, ocean science, and clean technology coexist at scale. Yet until now, these strengths have operated in parallel. TMA BlueTech is leading a strategy to change that — uniting institutions, innovators, and infrastructure to create a globally competitive, dual-use maritime innovation ecosystem.

At the heart of this effort is TMA’s powerful and growing network of over 115 member organizations. Representing the full spectrum of ocean technology — from early-stage startups to established industry leaders — this membership base is a key force multiplier. By aligning members with priority initiatives that solve real-world problems, TMA accelerates innovation and expands commercial opportunities, positioning companies as visible leaders in a sector undergoing rapid transformation.

As the first and largest ocean technology cluster in the United States, TMA serves as the primary integrator of a regional working group that includes:

• U.S. Navy

• U.S. Coast Guard

• NIWC Pacific

• NavalX / SoCal Tech Bridge

• Port of San Diego

• NOAA

• Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the StartBlue Accelerator

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), SoCal

• County of San Diego

Together, these partners are aligning around three strategic impact initiatives:

1. Maritime Defense Innovation

Advance operational capabilities through next-generation technologies in autonomy, AI, cybersecurity, sensing, and logistics — enabling speed to capability for military and allied stakeholders.

2. Smart Maritime Systems

Accelerate dual-use solutions that transform maritime operations — including clean energy, autonomous platforms, and advanced infrastructure — supporting both defense and commercial sectors.

3. Ocean Resilience Technologies

Deploy tools that monitor, mitigate, and adapt to ocean and climate risks — with direct relevance to economic stability, environmental protection, and national security.

A Regional Strategy with Global Traction

While rooted in Southern California, TMA's strategy is global in reach. Through active partnerships across Europe, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific, we:

• Track emerging technologies and international trends

• Open new markets and channels for commercialization

• Attract global investment and talent to the region

These efforts position San Diego as a node in the international maritime innovation network — not just a participant, but a leader.

Built for Implementation, Not Just Vision

This is not a branding exercise. It’s a blueprint built to produce measurable outcomes:

• Cross-sector alignment between defense, energy, and environmental priorities

• Shared testbeds and infrastructure to speed up deployment

• Support for dual-use technologies with real-world application

• A unifying regional narrative that unlocks funding, talent, and visibility

TMA’s role is not just to convene — it is to coordinate, implement, and scale. The opportunity ahead is to shape a maritime future that is smarter, cleaner, and more secure — and to ensure San Diego is where that future is built.