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:
- U.S. Army ERDC and its focus areas
- Tech challenges, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) and other opportunities for small businesses to collaborate with ERDC
- Licensing ERDC technology
- Ways to receive project announcements
About the Presenter:
Elyce Curry, Innovation Project Manager, ERDCWERX
Elyce Curry serves as an Innovation Project Manager at ERDCWERX, where she drives technology transfer and transition initiatives, builds collaborative research partnerships with industry and academia, and contributes to efforts in patents, licensing, and commercialization strategies. She also leads the ERDCWERX Technology Commercialization Fellowship Program which equips recent graduates from Mississippi HBCUs with hands-on experience in technology transfer and commercialization.
With over a decade of expertise in sales and marketing, Curry brings a dynamic background in customer relations, hospitality, and convention tourism. She began her tenure at ERDCWERX as a Special Projects Coordinator, where she played an instrumental role in supporting events and advancing innovation-focused initiatives.
In addition to her professional achievements, Elyce is committed to community service. She is a life member of the Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg and has served as a board member for the Vicksburg Young Professionals Group and the Good Shepherd Community Center, reflecting her dedication to fostering growth and opportunity in her community.
About ERDC:
ERDC, the premier research and development center for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, helps solve the Nation’s most challenging problems in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our Nation’s public good. ERDC’s staff of more than 2,300 employees and contractors manage an annual research program exceeding $2 billion at seven federal laboratories in four states.
For more information, visit www.ERDCWERX.org and www.ERDCinnovation.org.
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