The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has developed patented protective structures and systems with strong potential for business expansion and market diversification. Several of these innovations have been successfully deployed at high-profile events, including the NFL Draft, Super Bowl, Indianapolis 500, and New Orleans Mardi Gras.
Join us for an informational webinar on Tuesday, April 29, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am CT to explore how licensing or commercializing these technologies can create business opportunities. This session is ideal for companies with manufacturing or distribution capabilities looking to bring advanced protective solutions to market.
Why You Should Participate
During this webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with ERDC inventors and discover how ERDC’s streamlined licensing process makes it easier to evaluate and pursue market potential of ERDC innovations that have dual-use applicability. Participants will be introduced to the following ERDC patents:
- Modular Protective System for Overhead Cover (MPS-OHC), uniquely portable MPS provides overhead blast and fragmentation protection
- Expedient Retrofit for Existing Buildings (EREB), a Modular Protective Systems (MPS) portable armored barrier for buildings
- Modular Protective Systems Expedient Guard Tower (MPS-GT), lightweight rapidly constructed fighting position ideal for remote locations
- Rapidly Deployable Over Decking Systems, adjustable, configurable, and adaptable decking systems for quick deployment at austere locations
- Ready Armor Protection Instant Deployment (RAPID), rapidly deployable protective barrier for asset protection and urban operations
- Deployable Expedient Traffic Entry Regulator (DETER), innovative and versatile barrier that provides fast protection in multiple scenarios
- Hardened Alternative Trailer Systems (HATS) Technologies, portable modular anti-ballistic shelter systems
Attendees will also learn how they can submit innovative solutions for funding consideration by ERDC.
Date and Time
Virtual
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 – 11:00 am CT
Speakers
Ms. Jenny Jabour, ERDC Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORTT)
Dr. Catherine (Catie) Stephens, ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL)
Ms. Christie Bell, ERDCWERX
Resources
- Playing defense: ERDC innovations safeguard Super Bowl LIX
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) article featuring DETER and RAPID
- DHS article featuring RAPID
How to Participate
Click here to register to attend.
Questions: For event-related questions, contact [email protected].