Dual Use Technology Development
Abstract
Actively promote and broker Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) between DoD labs and industry for development of technology with both commercial and military applications. This activity will particularly focus on nontraditional defense contractors and is intended (1) to help lower the expense of new defense-related technology development through cost-sharing with industry, and (2) to help DoD benefit from private-sector technology investments and innovations. As an example TechLink facilitated a CRADA and a PLA between the Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) and BVS, Inc. of Missoula, Montana for an advanced integrated virus screening detection system. This system can rapidly screen for a wide variety of viruses that affect humans, wildlife, and livestock such as avian influenza in chickens. The CRADA provides for BVS to contribute to development of a comprehensive viral database at ECBC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 5954250360dcf4e56d695cf789c80951