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Innovation 2 Market

The Innovation 2 Market (I2M) Patent Showcase will be held on August 14, 2025, in Champaign, IL, for businesses and investors to learn about featured technologies developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL). ERDC seeks to identify business entities with manufacturing or distribution capabilities that can benefit from commercialization of ERDC patented technologies. There is no cost to attend.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for businesses and investors with the potential to introduce new innovations to the marketplace.

Why You Should Participate

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with ERDC inventors and learn about ERDC’s streamlined licensing process which makes it easier to evaluate and pursue market potential of ERDC CERL’s innovations. Many of these patented technologies have been prototyped, proven, and have dual-use applicability. Participants will be introduced to ERDC patents including:

Attendees will also learn how they can submit innovative solutions for funding consideration by ERDC.

Location

I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
1900 South First Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820

Tentative Agenda

Wednesday, August 13 (All times in CT)
2:00 pmGuided Tour of ERDC CERL*
5:00 pmNo-Host Social at Houlihan’s Restaurant (I Hotel)
Thursday, August 14 (All times in CT)
8:30 amSign In, Coffee & Networking
9:00 amWelcome & Signing Ceremony with New ERDC Partners (ERDC Office of Research and Technology Transfer)
9:30 amERDC Overview (Dr. Andrew Nelson, Director of ERDC Construction Engineering Research Laboratory)
9:50 amLicensing Opportunities & Resources Panel
10:30 amBreak
10:45 amPositioning Your Company for Licensing Success
12:00 pmLunch on Your Own
1:30 pmSpotlight on ERDC Innovations
2:50 pmAdjourn
3:00 pmFlash Connect: ERDC Researcher & Industry Meetings

*Guided tour of ERDC is extremely limited capacity. Details will be available upon registration. Tour may involve uneven terrain and outdoor conditions; participants should be prepared for walking and potential weather exposure. Closed-toe shoes required.

Travel Accommodations

Airport

University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

Lodging

I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center (Book group rate using group login information below)
Block Code:  DERDX25
Guest Password: z@ev5

Other Resources

Experience Champaign Urbana

How to Participate

Click here to register to attend.

Questions: For event-related questions, contact [email protected].

Interested parties must register no later than 12:00 pm CT on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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