In collaboration with Advanced Technology International (ATI) as the consortium management partner, UTIC is a national consortium of members – manufacturers, small companies, large contractors, supplies, academia, non-profits, and non-traditional technology companies, who work collaboratively with the U.S. Government to develop undersea and maritime technologies for challenges for challenges related to defense, security, and protection. UTIC facilities collaboration, rapid development, testing, and commercialization of innovative undersea and maritime technology solutions to achieve and maintain an international competitive advantage in undersea and maritime defense technologies.