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FirstLink Sept 2005 FLC MidAtlantic
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The Department of Defense
National Center of Excellence for First Responder Technologies
Located at
The University of Pittsburgh
Susan Zelicoff
FirstLink Sept 2005 FLC MidAtlantic
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Homeland
Defense (HD)Office of the Asst.
Sec’y of Defense (OASD)
TechnologyTransition
Advanced Systems & Concepts Office
(AS&C)
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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
Connect Scan Assess Identify Co. &Screen
ScanAssessIdentify Federal Opport.
Technology Lead
Industry Lead
What We Do
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Government Technology Transfer Mechanisms
Technology Transfer
CRADAs(Cooperative R&D)
(Small Busi. Innov. Res.) SBIR
(Small Busi. Tech Transfer) STTRIP Licenses
Patents
DUS&T(Dual Use Sci & Tech)
PIAs
CTAs(Comm’l Test Agreement)
EPAs (Educ. Partnership)
Partnerships
MOUs
ContractsIR&D (Industry-Funded R&D)
Grants
CRAs
Mentor-Protégé(DoD Manuf. Tech) MANTECH
COSSI(Comm’l Ops & Support Savings)
Personnel Exchanges
Other TransactionsUnsolicited Proposals
Lease of Facilities/Equipment
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Emergency ManagementLife 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
• prepare for emergencies and disasters,
Source: www.FEMA.gov
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Top 20 First Responder Needs
DHS List, prepared by The Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc., Feb. 2004
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
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FirstLink Strategic Network• 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.• The Center for Technology Commercialization;
Public Safety Technology Center• University of Pittsburgh Partners
– National Center for Public Preparedness– Center for Bio-Terrorism– Center for Emergency Medicine
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FirstLink Operations
Technology Lead
• IP availability• Market research
• 1st Responder input
• technology review• Market
Opportunity: size, segments, position
• business concept• Leverage other orgs• Identify path-to-market
needs
Scan Assess Identify
Companies &Screen
Connect
• Engage & expand network
• Media• Internal Catalog • Promote Needs
to SBDC• Research
• Filter candidate companies/entities
• Gain entry• Pitch technology/
asset
• 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
TODAY, for
example
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FirstLink OperationsIndustry Lead
ScanAssessIdentify Federal
Opportunity •Promote 1st Responder needs
•Awarenessof business& University
interests
• Screen Co’s• Management• Finance• Strategy• Tech needs• Tech-to-
Businesss alignment
• Assess fit with federal lab
• Technology• Equipment• Facilities• R&D, Etc.
• 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
Connect
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Project DiversityTechnologies Addressed
Devices,Hard goods, Hardware
Medical & Health
Chemistry
Power, Electronics
RFID, Sensors/Chips
Software,
Data handling
Material
s
Mist Nozzle,Threat
NeutralizationTechnology,
Headsets
Open source intelligence,
HazMat Game,GPS tracking
Med data tracking,Wound dressing
RF harvesting,Body sensors,Tracking RFID
Zero-twist fiberglass,Heat resistant textiles
CRAC CoatingChem/Bio taggants
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TechnicalConcept/Plan
TechnicalFeasibility
Design &Development
Test &Validate
Release
Dem
on
strate
New Product Development Path
Product development >>Launch plan
Validation of market;Verification of specifications
GATES
IEE FirstLink, FLC Meeting May 2005
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FirstLink Operations
Connect Scan AssessIdentify Co. &Screen
ScanAssessIdentify Federal
Opport.
Technology Lead
Industry-Lead
FirstLink Sept 2005 FLC MidAtlantic
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Project Example
Personal protection System ONR & NSWC Carderock + Sage
•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.
Integrated personal protective equipment (IPPS)Description
Improved, mobile situational awareness, personal protection and communications.
First ResponderNeed
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Project ExampleBone Conduction CommunicationsARL/HRED Aberdeen Proving Ground +
RadioEar
•Activity –CRADA with HRED for performance evaluation and improvement to Navy-licensed technology.
•Anticipated outcome - Improved commercial device for to military and other firstresponder tactical radio communications.
Bone conduction for tactical mobile radio speakers & microphones
Description
Improved Radio Design to Allow Hands-free Use. Compatible with situational needs (ear plugs and/or stealth conversation)
First ResponderNeed
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Project Example
Convertible Patient Isolation Pod
Ft. Detrick
•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.
Portable, collapsible ‘bubble’ for victim isolation Description
On-scene victim isolation. 2-way protection of exposed individual and first responders
First ResponderNeed
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Project Example
On-duty health monitoring Ft. Detrick + BodyMedia
•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.
Wearable physiological monitoring devices Description
Vital signs tracking during active dutyFirst ResponderNeed
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Project Example
Explosion resistant coatingsNSWC Carderock + NABCO
•Activity – Negotiating a CRADA for spray-on blast mitigation coating development
•Anticipated outcome - Improved commercial device for to military and otherfirst responder terrorist bomb disposal
Blast mitigation devicesDescription
Improved explosive total containment vessels for bomb squads
First ResponderNeed
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Project Example
Biological Agent IdentificationECBC + Start-up Company
•Activity – Negotiating a License & CRADA, andsupporting assessment of introductory market applications
•Anticipated outcome - On-scene tool toID biohazards in under 30 minutes.
Fast portable, lightweight genetic recognition of biological material
Description
Improved detection and identification of threatening material agents.
First ResponderNeed
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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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ContactFirstLinkUniversity of Pittsburgh412.648.7721
Susan Zelicoff,Sr. Consulting [email protected]
http://
www.dodfirstlink.com
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