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

Eight people stand in front of a wall with the Port of Hueneme logo, celebrating a $3.935 million state grant as the Governor ramps up the California Port Data Partnership Program.

Excellence in Financial Reporting Earns Port Prestigious Recognition for 14th Consecutive Year

October 1, 2024

  Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org   [PORT HUENEME, CA] – Founded in 1906, The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) represents public finance…

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A large crowd of people mingles at an outdoor food truck festival. Various food trucks and vendor tents are set up, with cranes and palm trees visible in the background, celebrating the $3.935 million state grant for Port of Hueneme as part of Governor Newsom's California Port Data Partnership Program.

GOING BANANAS AT PORT OF HUENEME!

September 28, 2024

11th Annual BananaFest Celebrating a Diverse Working Port Themed “Charging Forward to a Zero Emission Future”   Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org  …

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A group of uniformed military personnel stands in front of a white storage container labeled "SeaCube," showcasing the importance of the $3.935 million state grant for Port of Hueneme as Governor ramps up California's Port Data Partnership Program.

Port of Hueneme Unites With SeaCube and Community Partners to Support Naval Base Ventura County’s USDA Fleet Reserve Program

September 27, 2024

New Refrigerated Container Secured to Help Military Families Access Vital Food Resources.   Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org   [PORT HUENEME, CA] – In…

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