MITRE launches BlueNERVE
New England Council member, MITRE, is launching the BlueNERVE Network to provide secure, real-time access to maritime data and testing resources for organizations involved in maritime technology research. The initiative is supported by a $2.2 million grant from NEC member the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and the Healey-Driscoll administration.
The network aims to facilitate the growth of the global Blue Economy by offering researchers and entrepreneurs access to “blue data” to drive new discoveries, innovations, and companies. BlueNERVE will connect various institutions, including universities and research centers, allowing researchers to conduct experiments and access real-time data remotely. MITRE’s BlueTech Lab in Bedford, Massachusetts, will serve as the central hub for the network.
“The oceans are an invaluable resource tied to many of the nation’s biggest challenges, including national security, climate resilience, and economic growth,” said Douglas Robbins, vice president of engineering and prototyping at MITRE Labs. “This project will foster an attractive innovation ecosystem for BlueTech startup companies, providing a first-in-the-nation data sharing capability that will maximize advantages for the region and grow the BlueTech workforce to meet the needs of the New Blue Economy.”
The New England Council would like to commend MITRE for its work toward innovation.
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