The Idea/Proposal Submission | Concrete Advancement Network (CAN)

Project Title

Submission Contact Information

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First Name

Last Name

Position / Title

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Affiliation/Membership Status

Please select your affiliation or membership status:

IAB Member (Industry Advisory Board Member)

University Partner

Collaborative Sites

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Industry (Non-member)

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Note: If you selected an affiliation other than 'University Partner,' you must select at least one University Partner from the list below.

List of Co-Investigators/Collaborators:

University Partners

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Oregon State University

Detailed Collaborator Information

Note: Please provide details of any industry and university collaborators involved.

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Industry and University Partners (if any-Max 100 words)

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Research Thrust Areas

Please select one of the following thrust areas relevant to your research idea

Thrust Area 1: [Concrete durability, longevity, and life-cycle modeling]

Thrust Area 2: [Carbon reduction, sequestration, and carbonated binders]

Thrust Area 3: [Multi-functional cementitious and UHPC materials]

Thrust Area 4: [Digital concrete and additive manufacturing]

Thrust Area 5: [Increased recyclability, off-spec materials, and by-product utilization]

Thrust Area 6: [Molecular and thermodynamic modelling]

Thrust Area 7: [Smart concrete: embedded sensors, conductivity, piezo-response]

Executive Summary (Max 300 words)

Executive Summary

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Industry Need Statement (Max 100 words)

what current or future industry need does this research idea address?

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Important Notice: Public Disclosure and Confidentiality

We are excited to receive your innovative ideas for our research tech challenge! However, please be aware of the following guidelines regarding the submission of your ideas:

Public Disclosure: By submitting your idea, you acknowledge that it may be shared publicly as part of the idea submission process. Public disclosure of your idea can affect the patentability of any invention. Once an idea is publicly disclosed, it may no longer be considered novel, which is a key requirement for obtaining a patent.

Confidential Information: Ensure that your submission does not include any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information. This includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, inventions, personal data, or any information that you do not have the right to disclose.

Invention Patenting: If your idea involves an invention that you intend to patent, please be aware of the following:

Patent Application: Consider filing a patent application before publicly disclosing your invention to protect your intellectual property rights.

Confidentiality: Avoid including detailed descriptions of your invention that could compromise your ability to obtain a patent.

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content of your submission. The organizers of the competition are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from the disclosure of confidential information.

By participating in this competition, you agree to these terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing your creative and innovative ideas!

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I confirm that I have read and understood the 'Important Notice: Public Disclosure and Confidentiality'.

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Consent to Review and Data Sharing

I understand that my research idea and associated data will be shared with the research committee for evaluation as part of the submission and review process.

Idea Submission