# ONR Shares Naval S&T Roadmaps in Arlington

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) held Innovation Industry Days on September 21–22, 2026, and ONR TECHx on September 23–24 at George Mason University’s Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia. The events presented 15-year science and technology roadmaps across 11 focus areas and connected approximately 300 participants with ONR program officers. No solicitation or contract award was announced, but the roadmaps provide contractors with insight into ONR’s research priorities and potential areas for future engagement.

- Companies can use the 15-year roadmaps to assess how their capabilities align with ONR’s stated science and technology priorities.
- The events’ direct access to ONR program officers offered participants a way to discuss technology gaps and naval capability needs.
- Because no active solicitation or award was announced, contractors should treat this as market research and relationship-building—not as an open bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- United States Navy (U.S. Navy)
- United States Marine Corps (USMC)

### Key Quotes
> The direct dialogue between our program officers and our partners is exactly how we close technology gaps faster and get capability into the hands of Sailors and Marines sooner.
> — Dr. Thomas Fu, Executive Director performing the duties of Chief of Naval Research

### Sources
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	ONR’s I2D, TECHx Events Connect Industry Innovators with Naval S&T Priorities > United States Navy > display-pressreleases
](https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/4615397/onrs-i2d-techx-events-connect-industry-innovators-with-naval-st-priorities/) - NAVY