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Global Aerospace Innovation Center and Initial Deal. Craig A. Steffen Technology Transfer Program Lead Wright Brothers Institute August 20, 2014. So What IS This WBI Of Which I Speak?. I’m glad you asked …. Wright Brothers Institute “We Power Innovation”. Wright Brothers Institute
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Global Aerospace Innovation Center and Initial Deal Craig A. Steffen Technology Transfer Program Lead Wright Brothers Institute August 20, 2014
So What IS This WBI Of Which I Speak? I’m glad you asked …
Wright Brothers Institute “We Power Innovation”
Wright Brothers Institute “An AFRL Innovation Institute” AFRL-WBI Partnership Intermediary Agreement
WBI - Innovation IDEA Lab • Tools • Global literature search • Concept mapping • Functional analysis • Divergent Collaboration • Support to deep dive, blue sky and collaboration forums • Open innovation/crowdsourcing Open Innovation Pavilion Collaborative Innovation Projects Tec^Edge Works Prototyping Center Partners • AFRL Center for Rapid Product Development • University of Dayton Research Institute Center for UAV Exploitation • Wright State Research Institute Commander’s Challenge AFMC Rapid Prototyping Projects
WBI - Collaboration Tec^Edge Innovation and Collaboration Center • 17 WBI-led Collaboration Forums • 1,340 collaborative events between gov’t, academia, industry, international Neutral Facilitator • Tools • Forums • Collaborative Facilitation • Collaborative Spaces • Virtual Collaboration (Go-to-Meeting, VTC, etc.) WBI • 7 AFRL research teams • 53 visiting university researchers, including international Center for UAV Exploitation $6M Center for UAV Exploitation $9M Center for High Performance Power Electronics $5.5M Nano Bio Manufacturing Consortium $X Center for High Velocity Technology Commercialization
WBI - Technology Transfer Air Force Commercial Use of AFRL Facilities Technology Transfer Assured Aerospace Fuels Research -- $700K in new business -- Facility reopened • Partners • AFRL ORTAs • Dayton Development Coalition • Dayton Defense Contractors Assoc. • Ohio Edison Centers • Ohio Third Frontier Program • DOD PIA Network IP Mining Tech “Spin-In” and Cooperative Research Technology Commercialization
So What IS This “Initial Deal” Of Which I Speak? I’m glad you asked …
The Need • Elite performers require deeper knowledge about their bodies … in real-time • If elite performers take action based on the real-time knowledge they receive, they will be able to perform better and longer • Elite performers are willing to pay for this kind of actionable knowledge
The Technologies • Bio-Marker Sensor technology from AFRL • Micro-Fluidic technology from AFRL and The University of Cincinnati (UC) • Flexible electronics technology from Averatek • Mobile app and cloud analytics technology from Emitti • Manufacturing technology from BioOhio members in the Dayton, Ohio Region
The Genesis • Midwest Federal Laboratory Consortium Meeting held at Wright Brothers Institute in August 2012.
The Process (part 1) • WBI becomes aware of AFRL Bio-Marker research during 2012 Midwest FLC meeting • WBI joins with SRI International in 2013 to stand up the Global Aerospace Innovation Center (GAIC) in Dayton, Ohio • AFRL and UC Co-Develop wearable sensor technology • AFRL assigns technology (with royalty provisions back to AFRL) to UC and UC files patent applications • UC establishes Eccrine Systems as the entity to advance the technology through Exclusive Channel Collaborations
The Process (part 2) • GAIC verifies and quantifies market needs through multiple “league of users” interactions • GAIC stands up Joint Venture (JV) company called CoreSyte to go after Elite Performers markets • GAIC negotiates license agreement with Eccrine Systems • CoreSyte secures Venture Capital (VC) funding commitment • CoreSyte follows GAIC development commercialization process • CoreSyte plans to negotiate CRADA relationship with 711th HPW at AFRL
So What IS This GAIC Of Which I Speak? I’m glad you asked …
Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets
GAIC Mission Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets Facilitate the rapid transfer of aerospace technologies developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory and its R&D partners to commercial products and markets.
GAIC Opportunities Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets Example 1: Wearable Sensors • $6B annual market by 2016 • 35% annual growth • Source: 2012 IMS Forecast
The GAIC Brings Together Critical Team Skills • WBI – Neutral Team Facilitator & AFRL Broker • SRI - User Needs Facilitator & Investor Broker • DDC – Facilitate 3rd Party Funding/Resources on a Project by Project Basis Not Every Project Has 3rd Party Funding DDC GAIC Team WBI SRI
The GAIC Uses a Market-Driven, Hi-Velocity CommercializationProcess Proven Process: -- Over 50+ new companies with market capitalization of over $20B -- 80% Success Rate
The GAIC Uses a Market-Driven, Hi-Velocity CommercializationProcess • Innovation Workshops • Tech Transfer • Prototypes • League of Users Forums • Value Creation Forums • Business Planning • Boot Camps
GAIC Accelerated CommercializationProcess Phase 1 “Innovate” (6-12 Months) Phase 2 “Launch” (12 Months) Briefs Trials Implement Business Plan
The GAICHas Developed a Unique COLLABORATION MODEL • Brings together • Users • Technology Companies • Federal Laboratories • Investors GAIC Process
So What IS This CoreSyte Of Which I Speak? I’m glad you asked …
CoreSyte Sweat Sensor Sensor Mobile App Website Cloud or Enterprise Mobile Browser Desktop Website Android & iOS Data Analytics Workflow eComm Open Design Easily Integrates
CoreSyte– Example of the GAIC Accelerated Commercialization Process and Collaboration Model Project Genesis • Bio/Nanotech Sweat Sensor Technology developed by AFRL(Dr Rajesh Naik, Dr Josh Hagen) and UC (Dr Jason Heikenfeld)* • WBI identified tech transfer/commercialization opportunity Phase 1: Innovation (9 Months – Nov 2013 to Jul 2014) • GAIC Identified Needs, Concept, CoreSyte JV Team, Strategic Investor • UC/AFRL Prototyping* • GAIC Facilitated UC/Eccrine Exclusive Channel Collaboration with CoreSyte JV Phase 2: Launch(12 Months Starting Aug 2014) • CoreSyteJoint Venture Launches • SRI - System Integration • UC - Sweat Sensor Dev • Averatek – Product Engr & Supply Chain Mgt • DG Medical – Possible second source for Mfg** • EMITTI – Mobile Apps, Cloud Enterprise** • Funded by Strategic Partner for Equity Stake • $2.5M • Investor Also Develops Channel Partners • AFRL-JV CRADA facilitated by GAIC* • AFRL receives royalties from UC/Eccrine* * = AFRL ** = Commercial Small Businesses in the Dayton Region
What Else is GAIC Doing? I’m glad you asked …
Value Proposition for Federal Labs Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets • The GAIC provides… • Relationships that come together to solve problems, not pedal technologies • In depth understanding of end-user NEEDS and price points • Connection to companies and other labs with complementary IP and capabilities; suppliers; manufacturers • Facilitated access to prototyping and testing capabilities • A commercialization process with a track record 10X better than industry standard • Access to License, CRADA and Royalty revenue to further your research • Potential for COTS products to meet mission goals
Value Proposition for Small Businesses Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets • The GAIC provides… • Proven partners and process to help you succeed • In depth understanding of new markets, including international • Insight to federal lab, private sector & university technologies • Connection to companies with complementary IP and capabilities; suppliers; manufacturers • Facilitated access to prototyping and testing capabilities • Objective review and optimization of business models • Go-to-market transition plans and “boot camps” • Potential for funding assistance • Venture networking
Join the GAIC Network Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets • Would your company like opportunities to team with the GAIC on fast paced, market-driven technology commercialization projects in human performance, emergency management, precision agriculture, energy or entertainment? • Register at teamGAIC.com • No cost
Moving Aerospace Technologies to New Markets Interested in learning more? Contact us. Craig A. Steffen Technology Transfer Program Lead Wright Brothers Institute 937-424-8678 craig.steffen@wbi-icc.com