ERDCWERX and ERDC’s Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORTT) are accelerating innovation for the Warfighter and the nation. Through its collaboration with ERDCWERX, ERDC is expanding the Army’s ability to quickly adopt, adapt and deliver technologies that enhance readiness, strengthen protection, and provide dual-use solutions for both military and civilian applications.

We explore how ERDC accelerates innovation from the lab to the marketplace with Paul Sumrall, Director of ERDCWERX, and Tisa Webb, Chief for Technology, Knowledge and Outreach with ERDC’s ORTT.

From simplifying the front door for business to developing dual-use technologies that protect both warfighters and communities, we discuss how ERDC turns breakthrough science into real-world solutions.

Topics discussed include:

• What “technology transition” means at ERDC and how ERDCWERX and Technology Transfer team up to make it happen (0:59)
• How ERDCWERX serves as the “front door for business” (3:38)
• ERDC Tech Challenges—what they are, who should apply, and the outcomes they’ve produced for industry (6:52)
• The importance of dual-use technologies and examples with both defense and civilian applications (14:01)
• How ERDC and ERDCWERX partner to fill capability gaps (17:17)
• How ERDC is lowering barriers and increasing opportunities for businesses nationwide (18:59)

Watch a video of this podcast on our website at PowerofERDCPodcast.org/35-tech-transfer_video. You can also see additional information about ERDCWERX and ERDC’s technology transfer efforts at PowerofERDCPodcast.org/35-tech-transfer_resources.

Learn more about ERDCWERX at ERDCWERX.org. For inquiries about ERDC’s technology transfer, contact ERDCinfo@usace.army.mil.