​Griffiss Institute is proud to partner with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and TechGrid for a T3 Open House at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (NAWS China Lake) focused on UAS Technologies.

​Event Details

​Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:15 PM / 0900 to 1615
at TechGrid + NAWS China Lake

​Pre-clearance required for all attendees.

​What to Expect

​During the Open House, attendees will:

​🤝 Meet NAWCWD scientists and engineers working on UAS and autonomy, as well as their technology transition and strategic partnerships teams

​✈️ See NAWCWD’s facilities for UAS test, evaluation and demonstration

​👀 Visit TechGrid, as well as NAWCWD’s Autonomy Arena and Expendable UAS facilities

​🔎 Explore opportunities for collaboration and participation in ongoing T3 programs

​🛰️ Network with staff and leaders from the region’s aerospace and defense sector

​Space is extremely limited for rich, in-depth discussion and connections. Sign-up today to confirm your spot. 

​​All attendees MUST be US Citizens for this event. All attendees must also provide a REAL ID/DL to obtain access on base. Specific location information and a detailed agenda will be provided to confirmed attendees the week of the event.

​Have questions?

​Email Justin Salters @ [email protected] or Alexia Svejda @ [email protected] with any questions you have.

​About Griffiss Institute

​Griffiss Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Rome, NY, accelerating national security innovation through its three-pillar mission of Talent, Technology, and Venture Development. As the steward of the Innovare Advancement Center, an open, unclassified research and collaboration campus, Griffiss Institute fosters and drives partnerships across government, industry, and academia to advance dual-use technologies. Griffiss Institute is committed to strengthening national security through nontraditional STEM education, accelerated innovation, and the commercialization of emerging technologies, with a deep belief in American-made solutions by a resilient U.S. science and engineering workforce.