With strong partnership from the Office of Naval Research, the Palmetto Tech Bridge CONNECTS, REINFORCES, and SUSTAINS acceleration ecosystems in off-base locations across the Department of the Navy. NavalX works with partners to support collaboration spaces and generate dual-use solutions. PTB partners with start-ups, academia, corporations, small businesses, non-profits, private capital and government entities. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, PTB is the sixth bridge, established November 26, 2019, under the NavalX office.