APEX Accelerators are encouraged to support small businesses in securing Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and other federal opportunities. ERDCWERX, the innovation hub of DEFENSEWERX and a government partner of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), offers a streamlined path to collaboration and contracting with ERDC. Through ERDCWERX events, tech challenges, and other opportunities, innovators can quickly propose solutions to ERDC. This partnership has led to numerous contracts and agreements being awarded to industry and academia. During this session, you’ll learn about: • ERDC’s focus areas • Opportunities for small businesses to collaborate, including OTAs, Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), and tech challenges • Licensing ERDC technology • Receiving project announcements For more details, visit www.ERDCWERX.org and www.ERDCinnovation.org.
Target Audience: Innovators, Developers, Small Manufacturers, Non-Traditional Defense Contractors, Universities, Business Development Partners. No fee to attend, but registration is required.
Elyce Curry, Innovation Project Manager at ERDCWERX, leads technology transfer and commercialization initiatives, and manages the ERDCWERX Technology Commercialization Fellowship Program. With over 10 years of experience, she has a strong background in sales, marketing, and community service.
About ERDC: ERDC, a leading research center for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, addresses challenges in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences, supporting the Army, Department of Defense, and civilian agencies. ERDC manages over $2 billion in annual research at seven labs in four states.