Key Partners
Definitions
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ERDC seeks to accelerate the application of commercially‐derived solutions in support of installation modernization and more.
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ERDC seeks to utilize prototype opportunities to create a flexible mechanism for public-private collaboration.
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ERDC’s innovations are designed to solve military and civil challenges. Many of ERDC’s patents are available for licensing.
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CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This type of tech challenge utilizes ecosystem and market research to attract submissions in order to solve a specific problem identified by government stakeholders.
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COLLIDER
This type of tech challenge is a multi-phased competitive opportunity to present new, novel, or provocative solutions to government stakeholders in an environment that can lead to near-term awards.
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DISRUPTER
This type of tech challenge is a multi-day event focused on bringing together the most disruptive and game-changing technologies/capabilities for government stakeholder review.