Project Objective
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) seeks to identify businesses that have the capability to commercialize government-patented solutions in the category of protective structures and systems. Prototyped and field tested, these innovations offer market potential in military, civil, and commercial settings.
ERDCWERX, a partner of ERDC, provides no-cost assistance to businesses with the capacity and interest to commercialize a diverse range of ERDC-patented innovations including those listed above. Collaboration options with ERDC, the premier research and development center for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, include 12-month evaluation licenses, multi-year patent licenses, and/or cooperative research and development agreements (CRADA).
How to Express Interest
Businesses interested in these featured innovations are encouraged to engage with ERDCWERX by submitting a brief description of company strengths (production, supply chain, distribution, commercialization, federal government contracting experience) and other unique capabilities. Additional content may include initial thoughts and observations that highlight company potential to achieve commercialization success. The submission of proprietary or confidential information is discouraged.
Appropriate respondents will exhibit interest in licensing the above-listed innovations and possess experience and capability in the manufacture of products that involve the same or similar components, materials, or customer base.
Submitting parties will be contacted by ERDCWERX to engage in discussions, as needed, to gather additional information and establish understanding of submitted content. Submissions will be reviewed by ERDCWERX and ERDC to identify potential collaboration options based on the following criteria:
- Experience of business team and insights shared
- Business viability, strengths, and capabilities that point to the potential for success in commercialization
Select parties may be contacted to participate in a virtual pitch, if needed, which could provide an opportunity to further showcase experience, capabilities, and interest in the licensing process.
Estimated Government Funding Profile
There is no funding available for this project.
Notional Project Schedule
Proposed project milestones include:
| April 28, 2025 | Project Announced, Submissions Open |
| May 20, 2025 | Question Period Ends |
| May 27, 2025 | Submissions Close |
| June 16-27, 2025 | Virtual Pitches, if needed |
| June 30, 2025 | Continued Interaction by ERDC and ERDCWERX with Interested Submitters |
*Dates may vary to accommodate project team and participant availability.
Resources
Companies interested in licensing one or more of ERDC’s innovative technologies are encouraged to contact us. We will guide you through the licensing process.
How to Participate
ERDCWERX does not require that the applicant be certified to do business with the federal government. Industry, academia, national labs, individual innovators, and other parties are invited to participate.
- View details of each technology
- Submit questions and/or request access to I2M Patent Webinar: Protective Structures & Systems webinar content
- Complete the submission form to express interest and share qualifications (non-binding and non-funded)
ERDCWERX may contact submitting parties to introduce additional opportunities for collaboration such as cooperative research, prototype development, etc. This process does not obligate or commit ERDC or participating entities to any certain form of collaboration or engagement.
Questions: Interested parties may submit questions using this form until May 20, 2025.