National Aerospace Research & Technology Park

What National Aerospace Research & Technology Park does

NARTP (National Aerospace Research & Technology Park, Inc.) is a privately-held, nonprofit-style research and technology park operator headquartered in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, on a 58-acre campus adjacent to the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center and Atlantic City International Airport. Its core business is leasing specialized R&D facilities and curating a research ecosystem for tenants in aviation, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), air cargo, airfield autonomy, and cybersecurity. The first building (56,000 GSF, opened 2019) is fully occupied by tenants including the FAA, NASA, GDIT, and Woolpert; Building #2 broke ground in October 2023 and is now actively leasing, with a seven-building, 400,000 SF master plan at full build-out.

NARTP's revenue model combines commercial real estate leasing of purpose-built research space with government grants and funded research partnerships. Tenants pay annual leases that bundle common-area facilities and 24/7 secure access, while NARTP separately captures federal and state grants (e.g., a $2.25M Congressional award for the Airfield Autonomy Initiative), Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with USTRANSCOM/AMC/USAF/FAA/NASA/DHS, and economic development funding channeled through the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; distribution occurs through direct sales, ACEA as a concierge channel, and the FAA laboratory partnership program.

Underlying technology assets are primarily partnership-driven rather than proprietary. NARTP provides high-speed connectivity to FAA data and 30+ state-of-the-art laboratories, and tenants and partners execute research on multi-agent digital twin systems (Digital Twin Consortium, AMD edge HPC, Ryzen AI NPU/GPU, XMPro Multi-Agent Generative Systems, Rowan University DEHub), autonomous airfield vehicles, and UAS/AAM corridor testing. Academic partners (Rutgers, Rowan, Stockton, Embry-Riddle, Atlantic Cape Community College) and the FAA Technical Center's ~3,000 scientific staff form the talent backbone, while governance is provided by a 23-member board chaired by retired USAF Major General Mark Loeben, with Howard J. Kyle serving as President/CEO.

Name

National Aerospace Research & Technology Park

Legal name

National Aerospace Research and Technology Park, Inc.

Website

https://nartp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NARTP is a private aerospace research and technology park in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, co-located with the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center. It leases specialized R&D facilities and curates a government–industry–academia ecosystem for tenants working on UAS, AAM, airfield autonomy, air cargo, and aviation cybersecurity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Research Park Facilities

NAICS

Space Research and Technology (927)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) (IMABAIAB), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms (IMABAIAD), Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC), Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO), Network Access Control (NAC) (HDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Aviation research facilities
• Aerospace R&D leasing
• Advanced air mobility
• UAS testing corridors
• Research park infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Egg Harbor Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: NARTP leases research and development space to aviation and aerospace companies. Building #2 is currently under construction with leasing opportunities available. The first building (opened 2019) is fully occupied.
2. Government Grants and Funding: NARTP receives federal grants including the $2.25 million Congressional grant for airfield autonomy research, and accesses various government funding programs including SBIRs, EDA grants, and federal/state economic development funds.
3. Research Partnerships and Collaborations: NARTP facilitates collaborative research projects with the FAA, DOD, NASA, and other government agencies through CRADAs and other cooperative agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) is a research and technology park that leases aviation and aerospace R&D space on a 58-acre campus adjoining the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center and Atlantic City International Airport. It provides tenants with high-speed connectivity to FAA laboratories, smart airport testbed access, and collaborative research programs in UAS, advanced air mobility, airfield autonomy, cybersecurity, and air cargo logistics. The park also facilitates CRADA-backed research partnerships between industry, academia, and government agencies.

Product overview

The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) is not a product company but rather a research and development facility and innovation hub for aerospace and aviation technology. NARTP provides physical infrastructure, laboratory spaces, testing facilities, and collaborative environments for tenants conducting aviation research. The organization facilitates research programs such as the Airfield Autonomy Initiative (AAI), the Dual-Use Test Range for UAS/AAM technologies, and various workforce development initiatives. NARTP's offerings include leasing of research and development spaces, access to FAA technical center data and laboratories, and collaborative research opportunities with industry, academic, and government partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building #2 Research and Development Space Leasing
• FAA Lab Partnership Program
• Dual-Use Test Range (East Coast UAS/AAM Corridor)
• Airfield Autonomy Initiative (AAI)
• Advanced Air Cargo Research Program
• Talent and Workforce Development Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• $17.2 billion projected economic output from NJ's 12 Strategic Innovation Centers over 10 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Digital Twin ConsortiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2026Digital Twin Consortium signed liaison agreement with NARTP to design, develop, and validate multi-agent digital twin systems for aviation using AMD edge HPC, Rowan University DEHub, and DTC composability frameworks. Integrates Ryzen AI NPU/GPU with XMPro's Multi-Agent Generative Systems.
• U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023USTRANSCOM signed CRADA with NARTP to develop dual-use UAS/AAM test and evaluation corridor. USTRANSCOM is responsible for providing DOD transportation by air, land, and sea during peace and war.
• Air Mobility Command (AMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023AMC partnered with NARTP under CRADA to develop East Coast test corridor for UAS/AAM. AMC provides global air mobility support, advanced airlift capabilities, and aeromedical evacuation services as component of USTRANSCOM.
• Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023ACEA is a private sector-directed nonprofit economic development corporation established for business attraction, retention, and marketing in Atlantic County. ACEA provides funding for CRADA implementation through USEDA grants and acts as economic development concierge for NARTP tenants.
• U.S. Air Force Air Mobility CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023USAF Air Mobility Command partnered on the $2.25 million Airfield Autonomy Initiative to develop autonomous vehicles for FOD detection, lawn mowing, perimeter security, and command/control systems at airfields.
• FAA William J. Hughes Technical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2015The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center is the nation's premier federal aviation laboratory located adjacent to NARTP. NARTP tenants have direct, high-speed connectivity to the Center's data, systems, and 30+ state-of-the-art laboratories. The Center Directorate (ANG-E) oversees approximately 3,000 civil servant and contract scientists, researchers, and engineers. Collaboration focuses on five areas: cultivating aviation workforce, advancing technology, outreach, partnering with industry/academia/government, and advancing core work.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2015NASA participates with NARTP on several critical strategies including AAM, Digital Info Platform, PAAV, Labs and Testing Integration Environment, and Simulations/Joint Tabletop Exercises. NASA is a tenant in NARTP Building #1.
• Stockton UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStockton University is a key academic partner with strong STEM programs. Partnership provides tenants access to faculty experts, collaborative projects, and skilled workforce pipeline.
• Rowan UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRowan University is recognized for engineering, business, and biomedical research programs. Partnership enhances cross-disciplinary collaboration and provides access to extensive resources and research facilities.
• Rutgers UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRutgers University brings expertise in aerospace engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Dr. Alberto Cuitiño serves on NARTP Board as Interim Dean of Engineering.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbry-Riddle offers world-class programs in aviation, aerospace engineering, and applied sciences. Partnership includes Aviation Studies program at Atlantic County Institute of Technology and collaboration on Aviation Training Academy of the Future.
• Atlantic Cape Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCC is a key educational partner providing Aviation Studies program, Aviation Institute, and workforce development. Dr. Barbara Gaba serves on NARTP Board as ACCC President.
• 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National GuardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent 177th Fighter Wing provides high security environment for tenants working on sensitive projects. Direct access to latest aerospace technology advancements and resources.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS partnership includes TSA/US Coast Guard port/intermodal security, Federal Air Marshals, and Science and Technology Testing collaboration.
• National Institute of AerospacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Douglas Stanley serves as NARTP Board member representing the National Institute of Aerospace, which focuses on aerospace research and education.
• South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStephen F. Dougherty, Executive Director of SJTA, serves on NARTP Board. SJTA oversees Atlantic City International Airport operations.
• Atlantic City International AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACY is a designated Smart Airport Testbed Facility adjacent to NARTP. Provides ready test bed for technology developed by tenants. IRG developing intermodal logistics hub at ACY.
• Industrial Realty Group (IRG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping Atlantic Logistics Center at Atlantic City International Airport, a planned ±3.5 MSF industrial campus for air cargo logistics and technology development.
• XMProcoreTechnology or IntegrationProviding Multi-Agent Generative Systems integrated with Ryzen AI NPU/GPU hardware for on-premise AI inference in air traffic management, cybersecurity, and autonomy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Griffiss International Airport (NUAIR): Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance operates one of the seven FAA-designated UAS Test Sites from a New York airpark. Direct comparable as an FAA-affiliated UAS/AAM test range operator with state and federal backing.
• Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP): Operates an FAA UAS Test Site with academic anchoring and Virginia state support. Directly comparable to NARTP as a university-affiliated, state-backed UAS integration test range.
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma UAS Test Site: Tribally operated FAA UAS Test Site with similar government-backed model for UAS integration and beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) testing. Comparable mission and funding structure.
• Alaska Center for UAS Integration (ACUASI): University of Alaska Fairbanks FAA UAS Test Site operating with academic, state, and federal support. Direct comparable for UAS integration, BVLOS testing, and arctic/remote operations research.
• Northern Plains UAS Test Site (North Dakota): FAA-designated UAS Test Site operated by the Northern Plains Unmanned Systems Authority. Comparable as an FAA test site focused on UAS integration, with state government and military partnerships.
• Panhandle UAS Test Site (Texas): Texas A&M-affiliated FAA UAS Test Site with similar academic and state government backing. Direct comparable mission in UAS integration and airspace testing.
• Mississippi State University Raspet Flight Research Laboratory: University-affiliated UAS and aerospace flight research lab with FAA recognition. Comparable as an academic-FAA research entity supporting UAS testing, certification, and workforce development.

Broad incumbents

• Space Florida: Florida's state aerospace economic development authority and spaceport operator. Broad incumbent comparable: state-chartered entity driving aerospace investment, infrastructure, and tenant attraction at a larger scale.
• Spaceport America (New Mexico): State-operated commercial spaceport in New Mexico offering launch facilities and tenant infrastructure. Broad incumbent comparable: public-private aerospace infrastructure operator with state backing and federal recognition.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Aerospace Research Park: University-operated aerospace research park in Florida with academic-industry-government partnerships. Broad incumbent comparable: established aerospace R&D cluster with FAA and industry tenant relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-aerospace-research-and-technology-park-national-artp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about National Aerospace Research & Technology Park