Transcript Katz Graduate School of Business Institute for

The Department of Defense
National Center of Excellence for First
Responder Technologies
Located at
The University of Pittsburgh
Susan Zelicoff
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Advanced Systems
& Concepts Office
Homeland
Defense (HD)
Office of the Asst.
Sec’y of Defense
(OASD)
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(AS&C)
Technology
Transition
Program Benefits
1. Improving the Nation’s Total
‘Security’ Effort through Better
Technologies, Equipment and
Capabilities
2. Improving the Return on
Investment (ROI) for the Taxpayer
PLW is finding real commercial
opportunities for Federal
Research
3. Expanding Business Opportunities
and Defense and Security
Industry Capabilities
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FirstLink Operations
What We Do
Technology Lead
Scan
Identify
Assess
Co. &
Screen
Connect
Identify
Federal Assess
Opport.
Scan
Industry Lead
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Government Technology Transfer
Mechanisms
Unsolicited
Other Transactions
Proposals
Partnerships Mentor-Protégé
(DoD Manuf. Tech) MANTECH
MOUs
Lease of
EPAs
Facilities/Equipment
CRADAs
(Cooperative R&D)
CRAs
Technology
Transfer
(Educ. Partnership)
CTAs
(Comm’l Test Agreement)
PIAs
SBIR
DUS&T
Grants
(Dual Use Sci & Tech)
COSSI
(Small Busi. Tech Transfer) STTR
(Comm’l Ops & Support Savings)
IP Licenses
IR&D (Industry-Funded R&D)
Contracts
Personnel Patents
Exchanges
(Small Busi. Innov. Res.)
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Emergency Management
Life Cycle
• respond to them when they
occur,
• help people and
institutions recover from
them,
• mitigate their effects,
• reduce the risk of loss, and
• prevent disasters such as
fires from occurring
Source: www.FEMA.gov
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• prepare for emergencies
and disasters,
Top 20 First Responder Needs
Inter-jurisdictional Communications (Voice, Data, Video)
Use of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Detection - Chemical / Biological Sensors - Analysis
Planning and Coordination at all Levels of Govt./Regional
ICS Training and Exercises
Conduct Multi-jurisdictional Exercises
Incident Access Control System
Personnel Tracking (Command and Control, Rescue)
Greater Range of Wireless Communications Tools ( Palm Pilots, Portable Radios, Cell Phones,
Laptops)
Distance Learning for ICS Training and Simulation
Command Post/EOC Upgrades-voice & Data / Communication Links
Integration and Access of Databases During Critical Incidents
Pre-determined Disaster Plan
Critical Infrastructure Protection Plans - Technical Assistance
Intelligence and Information Sharing on Potential Threats
Body Protection From All Hazards
Surveillance Equipment
Inter-disciplinary Planning (include NG) - All Hazards Response
Risk Awareness and Assessment
Ensembles for Biological Threats and Incidents
DHS List, prepared by The Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc., Feb. 2004
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FirstLink Strategic Network
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AFRL –Leadership & Access
ARL
ONR, NRL
SBIR, STTR, BAA Programs
OSD Home Land Defense- Title 1401
OSD Office of Technology Transition
TechLink – Tech Scouting, Licensing
DoD TechMatch - Tech scouting and I.D.
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The Center for Technology Commercialization;
Public Safety Technology Center
University of Pittsburgh Partners
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– National Center for Public Preparedness
– Center for Bio-Terrorism
– Center for Emergency Medicine
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FirstLink Operations
Technology Lead
Scan
TODAY,
for
example
Assess
• IP availability
• Market research
• 1st Responder
input
• technology review
• Market
Opportunity: size,
segments, position
• business concept
• Leverage other orgs
• Identify path-to-market
needs
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Identify
Companies &
Screen
• Engage & expand
network
• Media
• Internal Catalog
• Promote Needs
to SBDC
• Research
• Filter candidate
companies/entities
• Gain entry
• Pitch technology/
asset
Connect
• Introductions
• FYI/cc’s
• Explain technology
transfer (T2)
mechanisms
• Aid in T2
mechanism choice
• Help set
expectations
• Facilitate
discussions to
closure
• Monitor progress
and outcomes
FirstLink Operations
Industry Lead
Connect
Identify
Federal
Opportunity
• Scan labs, facilities,
applications, etc.
• Determine federal lab or
program interest
• alignment with lab’s
mission
• Determine federal
agency’s management
support
• Evaluate funding needs
• ID potential engagement
mechanisms
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Assess
• Screen Co’s
• Management
• Finance
• Strategy
• Tech needs
• Tech-toBusinesss
alignment
• Assess fit with
federal lab
• Technology
• Equipment
• Facilities
• R&D, Etc.
Scan
•Promote 1st
Responder
needs
•Awareness
of business
& University
interests
Project Diversity
Technologies Addressed
Devices,
Hard goods,
Hardware
Mist Nozzle,
Threat
Neutralization
Technology,
Headsets
Medical
& Health
Med data
tracking,
Wound
dressing
Materials
Zero-twist fiberglass,
Heat resistant textiles
Open source
intelligence,
HazMat Game,
GPS tracking
RF harvesting,
Body sensors,
Tracking RFID
Software,
Data handling
Chemistry
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Power,
Electronics
RFID, Sensors/Chips
CRAC Coating
Chem/Bio taggants
New Product Development
Path
GATES
Technical
Concept/Plan
Technical
Feasibility
Validation of market;
Verification of specifications
IEE
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Demonstrate
Product development >>
Launch plan
Design &
Development
Test &
Validate
Release
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Technology Lead
Scan
Identify
Assess
Co. &
Screen
Connect
Identify
Federal Assess
Opport.
Scan
Industry-Lead
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Project Example
Personal protection System
ONR & NSWC Carderock + Sage
Description
Integrated personal protective equipment (IPPS)
First
Responder
Need
Improved, mobile situational awareness, personal
protection and communications.
•Activity –Contract executed for systems design and
integration (ONR). CRADA with NSWC for communications
links to central command. Identifying equipment elements to
integrate.
•Anticipated outcome - Improved tactical equipment for
emergency responders and Naval damage control.
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Project Example
Bone Conduction Communications
ARL/HRED Aberdeen Proving Ground +
RadioEar
Description
Bone conduction for tactical mobile radio speakers
& microphones
First
Responder
Need
Improved Radio Design to Allow Hands-free Use.
Compatible with situational needs (ear plugs
and/or stealth conversation)
•Activity –CRADA with HRED for performance evaluation
and improvement to Navy-licensed technology.
•Anticipated outcome - Improved
commercial device for to military and other first
responder tactical radio communications.
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Project Example
Convertible Patient Isolation
Pod
Ft. Detrick
Description
Portable, collapsible ‘bubble’ for victim isolation
First
Responder
Need
On-scene victim isolation. 2-way protection of
exposed individual and first responders
•Activity – Identify potential commercial licensees after
AMRMC resolution of patent cross-licensing needs
•Anticipated outcome - Commercial
source for medical equipment for
on-scene patient isolation.
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Project Example
On-duty health monitoring
Ft. Detrick
+ BodyMedia
Description
Wearable physiological monitoring devices
First
Responder
Need
Vital signs tracking during active duty
• Activity – Contract with Ft. Detrick. Regional
1st responder introductions and ties to
developing integrated personal protection systems.
•Anticipated outcome - Commercial applications
for military and first responder on-duty health monitors.
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Project Example
Explosion resistant coatings
NSWC Carderock + NABCO
Description
Blast mitigation devices
First
Responder
Need
Improved explosive total containment vessels for
bomb squads
•Activity – Negotiating a CRADA for
spray-on blast mitigation coating development
•Anticipated outcome - Improved
commercial device for to military and other
first responder terrorist bomb disposal
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Project Example
Biological Agent Identification
ECBC + Start-up Company
Description
Fast portable, lightweight genetic recognition of
biological material
First
Responder
Need
Improved detection and identification of
threatening material agents.
•Activity – Negotiating a License & CRADA, and
supporting assessment of introductory market applications
•Anticipated outcome - On-scene tool to
ID biohazards in under 30 minutes.
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FirstLink Advantage
•Understanding qualifications
and needs for customers
•Providing linkages between
research and industry
•Providing a conduit to capital
for innovation-based
businesses
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Contact
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University of Pittsburgh
412.648.7721
Susan Zelicoff,
Sr. Consulting Manager
[email protected]
412.624.2276
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