Events & Tech Challenges

ERDCWERX collaboration opportunities connect industry, academia, and government to accelerate innovation and solve complex challenges facing the warfighter. We make it easier and faster for innovators to engage with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), contribute solutions, and pursue new opportunities for partnership and commercialization. Individuals, startups, small businesses, large enterprises, academic institutions, and research organizations are invited to participate in opportunities launched by ERDCWERX in collaboration with ERDC.

ERDCWERX Projects

Our projects include a variety of opportunities in focus areas including, but not limited to:

  • Cold Engineering & Science
  • Water Resources & Environmental Security
  • Integrative Geospatial Analytics & Decision Science
  • Dynamic and Extreme Mechanics on Structures & Geomaterials
  • Digital Engineering & Prototyping
  • Resilient Infrastructure & Installations

License a Patent

ERDC’s innovations are designed to solve military and civil challenges. Many of ERDC’s patents are available for licensing in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Construction
  • Electronics and Sensors
  • Environment and Energy
  • Materials
  • Protective Structures and Systems
  • Software

Visit ERDCinnovation.org, a resource for licensing ERDC IP.

Engage an Expert

ERDC’s specialized capabilities and renowned expertise help partners solve complex problems and accelerate product readiness. ERDC’s solutions support innovation and include:

  • Technical Services and Products
  • Unique Facilities
  • Equipment
  • Applied Research
  • Demonstration and Testing

Visit ERDCsolutions.org to explore ERDC expertise and capabilities.

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Contracts and Agreements Awarded

  • Collaborate with ERDC for a path to a potential contract/agreement
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Impactful Projects

  • Innovate with the federal government
  • Support the warfighter
  • Generate new market opportunity
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Simple Submission

  • Brief white paper or submission form
  • Easy upload
  • Quick turnaround
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Open to All

  • No consortium or cost
  • No SAM.gov registration is required to submit
  • Accommodates a broad range of Technology Readiness Levels
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The Rapid Obstacle Marking & Perimeter Fencing tech challenge allowed us to have interactions and discussions directly with military personnel and subject matter experts while our product was being put to the test. These types of interactions simply don’t happen any other way.

— Carmen Samara, Atkore Razor Ribbon