Northwest Regional Technology Center
The Northwest Regional Technology Center for Homeland Security is a virtual resource, operated by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, to support local and regional preparedness, resiliency, response, and recovery.
Overview
The NWRTC enables homeland security solutions for emergency responder communities, federal, state, and local agencies, and private sector stakeholders in the Northwest and beyond. We lead collaborative efforts between technology developers and federal, state, local, and tribal users to:
- Identify critical technology needs and requirements.
- Enable technology testing and evaluation.
- Provide unbiased information to support acquisition and/or implementation.
- Accelerate technology development and deployment.
Transforming regional engagement
Our center connects PNNL researchers and capabilities with private and public stakeholders to address current and emerging challenges in:
- Resilience, response, and recovery
- First responder technology
- Cybersecurity
- Autonomous systems
- Transportation security
- Security systems
- Health and homeland security
- Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats
Around the Region in Homeland Security
Sign up to receive the latest NWRTC news and information. Highlights in the September 2025 issue include:
- Summit highlights tech for homeland security
- Reports guide tech choices for responders
- Coast Guard cyber team trains with maritime platform
- Panel highlights AI for first responders
