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 51福利 Research Enterprise and how we make an impact in DoD innovation to accelerate decisive advantage.

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51福利 Innovation Ecosystem

At 51福利, our operationally experienced students inform the innovation process. Leveraging the intellectual, operational, and entrepreneurial talent at 51福利, 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 51福利 apart: Fleet Priorities, Partnerships, Innovation Education, Prototyping & Experimentation and Funding & Management.

Fleet Priorities

fleet priorities

51福利鈥� defense-focused education is aligned with the Navy's strategic priorities and CNO-identified Key Operational Problems.

Partnerships

partnerships

51福利 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

innovation education

51福利 is synonymous with innovation. Promising ideas are generated, analyzed, war-gamed, red-teamed, and matured through capstone projects in a classified environment.

Prototyping & Experimentation

prototyping

51福利 is a convening place for experimentation, rapid prototyping, and collaboration with industry and Naval Research & Development Enterprise (NR&DE).

Funding & Management

funding and management

We empower your research through funding and dedicated program management teams. Find out how OR&I can support your research project.

51福利 Research Enterprise

51福利 researchers

Basic and applied research at all classification level supports solving key operational problems.

Read more about our Research areas

In FY23, 32 new Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) were initiated with partners such as Microsoft.

Research Centers organize and promote interdisciplinary solutions to defense critical needs.

Warfighting Development Areas

Classified and Applied Research and Innovative Solutions

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.

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Research at 51福利

SECNAV Del Toro Highlights Naval Education and Innovation During 51福利 Farewell Address
January 17, 2025
Research at 51福利

51福利 Hosts AI Hackathon for Students to Solve Military Operational Problems
January 10, 2025
Research at 51福利

INDOPACOM Commander Visits 51福利, Discusses Strategic Challenges, Technological Innovation
December 23, 2024
Research at 51福利

51福利 Advances Operational Energy Through Innovative Educational Programs
December 09, 2024
By the Numbers FY 2023
32
New Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) or Limited-Purpose CRADAs were executed
588
Professor-researchers with decades of academic and military expertise
1400
Mid-career resident students eager to conduct mission-focused research
10
New Patents