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As APEX Accelerators are encouraged to support small businesses in pursuit of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and other opportunities with the federal government, we would like to introduce ERDCWERX—government partner of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).

ERDCWERX, an innovation hub of DEFENSEWERX, provides a streamlined path to collaboration and contracting with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). ERDCWERX events, tech challenges, and other opportunities make it easier and faster for innovators to propose solutions for consideration by ERDC. As a result of the ERDCWERX partnership with ERDC, a growing number of contracts and agreements are being awarded to industry and academia.

During the session, you’ll learn about:

  • Leveraging and Licensing ERDC Intellectual Property
  • Commericalization Opportunities
  • Various Agreement Options
    • Evaluation License Agreement (ELA)
    • Commercial Patent License Agreement (PLA)
    • Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA)

For more information, visit www.ERDCWERX.org and www.ERDCinnovation.org