Fathomwerx

A Greater Depth of Innovation

FATHOMWERX is a technology-based collaborative that includes the EDC, Matterlabs, NAVSEA, NAVFAC and the Port of Hueneme. Serving as a public-private laboratory, community, and resource for technological innovation, the partners strive to fuse small and non-traditional companies, academic institutions, and other Department of Defense stakeholders together to work on the most challenging problems in military, port, and maritime domains.

In 2019, the Port announced a partnership with Economic Development Collaborative, Matter Labs, and Naval Base Ventura County/NAVSEA to bring together a network of leading academic, research, test & evaluation, and in-service engineering centers to further expand the nation’s ability to provide solutions to relevant challenges in the maritime domain.

By leveraging the unique geographic, operational and environmental assets located at the Port of Hueneme, Fathomwerx invites entrepreneurs with an optimized solution a surrounding for sustained research, experimentation and test programs. 

The Port of Hueneme Provides a lab space for FATHOMWERX to live, offering 20,000 square feet dedicated to testing, prototyping, and innovation, with another 40,000 square feet of flex space for demonstrations, events, and exercises. ​As a Board member and engaged partner, the Port helps steer the lab’s mission to provide opportunities for local entrepreneurs to incubate cutting-edge technology for the Navy, maritime domain, and other industry sectors.

Fathomwerx Is Intended To

  • Be an incubator for new technology
  • Attract venture capital
  • Tap the entrepreneurial spirit of Ventura County
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Tech Bridge Ventura

Harnessing the power of partnership, Department of Navy’s workforce “super-connector” NavalX announced an expansion of its Tech Bridge initiative to Ventura County. Joining other Tech Bridge locations around the nation, the Ventura location is housed at the Port of Hueneme.

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What's New at the Port

A woman plays mini-golf outdoors, watched by three people, as she puts towards a ramp adorned with large dice. Nearby, discussions buzz about the $3.935 million state grant for the Port of Hueneme, part of California's port data partnership program ramping up progress statewide.

CAREGIVERS “Chari-Tee” Putt Putt Golf Tournament: A Celebration of Charity, Community, and Creativity

November 23, 2024

For further information contact: Port of Hueneme Contact: Adam Vega Community Outreach & Legislative Specialist avega@Portofh.org City of Port Hueneme Contact: James Vega City Manager jvega@ci.port-hueneme.ca.us (805)986-6518   [PORT HUENEME,…

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Under green tents, people distribute boxes and bags at an outdoor event, celebrating the $3.935 million state grant for Port of Hueneme as the Governor ramps up California's Port Data Partnership Program.

Rain or Shine, The Port of Hueneme Continues “Committed to Community” with Turkey and Food Drive

November 23, 2024

Contact: Letitia Austin Public & Government Relations Manager laustin@portofh.org     [PORT HUENEME, CA] – The Port of Hueneme hosted a food drive at Southwinds Park alongside community partners Lujan Transportation Services, Lucha Inc.,…

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Silhouetted cranes and ships at a harbor during sunset, with a calm water surface and a few birds in the sky, set the scene as the Port of Hueneme embraces new horizons with a $3.935 million state grant under California's expanded Port Data Partnership Program.

Building Bridges – Port of Hueneme and Port of Paita Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a Sister Port Relationship

November 14, 2024

Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public & Government Relations Manager laustin@portofh.org     [PORT HUENEME, CA] – The Port of Hueneme, California and the Port of Paita, Peru are…

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