Quote at the Rio Oil&Gas2016 Technology Arena "We are not a Start-up; we are an End-up "
Alexandre A. Albuquerque was one of the nominees, by Robert D. Hisrich, Author of Academic Entrepreneurship: Creating The Ecosystem For Your University Book, representing UC Berkeley Extension University for the ALQUER BCRSS-3D™ Ballast Control and Rio Stability Simulator Software System SaaS Project (page 268).
ISBN:9789811210648, 9811210640
Published:2020
Publisher:World Scientific
Language:English
Author:Robert D. Hisrich, Tony Stanco, Helena S. Wisniewski
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By NCET2 on May 11, 2020
Thank you again for presenting on the last session of the Virtual Startup Pitches. The Startup Development Officers (SDOs) and the corporates thought that you did a very good job and they were impressed overall with your presentation. We compiled the feedback you received during your presentation. You will find the summary below.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of the Virtual Startup Pitches is for our Fortune 500 corporate members discover startups and for our SDOs to review startups that are a potential fit to the Corporate-Startup Development Program. Let's give the corporates 90 days to contact you directly.
SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK (feedback below were encoded as is; some were edited for errors and clarity):
Seems like a straight forward service offering - the help they need is all in contacts and sales. Need also work on the pitch itself and the specific value proposition to make it more efficient. Feels like you are on the right path to make the connections and sell your services. Good luck!
Highly specialized. Not many similar companies.
Manufacturing and technical assistance.
Business management despite the applicant's claims.
Not clear what they have and how it is packaged and sold.
The ALQUER BCRSS-3D™ Ballast Control and Rig Stability Simulator Technology, through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, applied to the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange, on April 30, 2020.
The Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) is within the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). EERE advances America’s leadership in science and technology through early-stage research and development in sustainable transportation, renewable power, and energy efficiency.
WETO enables growth and U.S. competitiveness in the domestic wind industry by supporting early-stage research on technologies that enhance energy affordability, reliability, and resilience and strengthen U.S. energy security, economic growth, and environmental quality.
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Topic Area 2: The overall goal of these projects is to enable the demonstration of a new technology and/or methodology that will advance the state of the art of offshore wind energy in the United States. The proposed project must either implement an innovative technology at engineering/pilot or full-scale, and/or employ a methodology that has yet to be used commercially in the United States for offshore wind, at an offshore wind project that is planned to be operational by 2025.
National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2), scheduled Online Pitch Presentation for the ALQUER BCRSS-3D™ SaaS Enterprise to Fortune 500 Corporations, on April 29th, 2020.
Simtran (USA) developed the very first Ballast Simulator in 1983, in response to The Ocean Ranger.
In 1989, the fifth most advanced unit, awarded by PETROBRAS, was not delivered. In 1993, a 3D Graphics Digital Modeling Solution was developed, on a tentative to resume works. In 2001, P–36 sank due to stability issues. In 2005, Thunder Horse lists at GOM. They were the biggest MODUs.
On Dec. 2018, Olinda Star (ex-P-XIII / SS-20 chosen to develop a Simulator) lists off India's coast. We envision to deliver a SaaS advanced eTraining Hub, with more interpolated simulation scenarios.
Dedication in preserving a Predictive System that will help protect lives, assets and the environment. A Technological Masterpiece Software. Once rollout it will mitigate human error and reoccurrences.
Alex Albuquerque ( You) ALQUER BCRSS-3D™ Ballast Control and Rig Stability Simulator |Engineer |Proprietor SaaS Copyright© 2014-2020 BR| UK| US Comment:
This concept is applied in Aviation for decades, on refreshing Simulators training for Pilots, every six months, based on the premise that after this period, even if you have good memory, you would remember 20% max.
For Semi-submersibles, the Ballast Control & Stability refreshing courses are every two years, due the costs of physical units. We aim to break this paradigm delivering advanced eTraining technology on cloud platforms.
Well said Alex
As the 2 yearly simulator refreshers are only recommended, most companies will not sent the persons responsible for stability/ ballast control unless it is a requirement in the safety case/ flag state or in response to an incident. Although SOLAS recommends the use of an LCS as part of any damage control exercise on a 3 monthly basis, most MAE Loss of stability training is conducted annually due to the impact on operations.
Systems such as yours will allow the BCO/ DPO/ responsible person to conduct more frequent loss of stability training, specific to the MOU, to better enhance the unit's emergency response capability. Unfortunately it will require promotion by Class/ Flag or industry associations such as the International Association of Drilling Contractors to achieve a more widespread adoption across the industry.
NOTE: IADC LIKED THOSE COMMENTS! CARRY THROUGH ALQUER BCRSS-3D™!!
Alex Albuquerque ( You) ALQUER BCRSS-3D™ Ballast Control and Rig Stability Simulator |Engineer |Proprietor SaaS Copyright© 2014-2020 BR| UK| US Comment:
This concept is applied in Aviation for decades, on refreshing Simulators training for Pilots, every six months, based on the premise that after this period, even if you have good memory, you would remember 20% max.
For Semi-submersibles, the Ballast Control & Stability refreshing courses are every two years, due the costs of physical units. We aim to break this paradigm delivering advanced eTraining technology on cloud platforms.
Ian Harrod (1st degree connection) 1stBCO/ Marine & Logistics Coordinator/ Marine Survey/ Trainer and Assessor/ HSE Comments/Reply on Alex’s Comment:
Alex The 2 yearly refreshers are a recommendation only (non binding) and most companies ignore it. Unless it's in the safety case or a class/ flag requirement then it's almost impossible to get training approved/ supported. I agree that (lack of) retention of knowledge is of concern but unfortunately it gets little focus from companies unless it's highlighted by an audit or, worse, an incident investigation. This is despite many a BCO or Barge highlighting the issue to management.
I believe your approach provides a practical solution to address the loss of stability response capability and hope that flag/ class will drive it's adoption throughout industry.
Dear Alexandre,
Robert D. Hisrich (Bridgestone Chair of International Marketing, Associate Dean of Graduate and International Programs College of Business Administration,) and Tony Stanco, Executive Director of NCET2 are in the process of writing a book on Creating an Ecosystem for Academic Entrepreneurship to be published by World Scientific Publishing Company. (See chapter outline below.) One of the key features of the book is to have 36 profiles of academic entrepreneurs, defined as a faculty member, researcher, staff or student who starts a new venture while being employed by or attending a university. A profile will start each chapter and 25 more profiles will occur at the end of the book following chapter 11.
We encourage you to nominate yourself or other academic entrepreneurs at your startup/university to be included in the book using this link http://XXXXX The nomination deadline is on May 1, 2019.
This will provide exposure to the academic entrepreneur, the company founded, and the university. At the same time, it will highlight the important work that academic entrepreneurs perform for the regional and global economies. We are looking for profiles for companies at various stages of development, started in different parts of the country, and with great success or not.
If you have any questions or would like to provide general feedback about the book, feel free to email Ria P. Ancheta-Adrias (xxx@ncet2.org) , Robert Hisrich (xxx1@kent.edu), or Tony Stanco (xxx@ncet2.org).
I look forward to receiving your profiles.
CHAPTER OUTLINE: CREATING AN ECOSYSTEM FOR ACADEMIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Chapter 1: The Importance, History, and Impact of Academic Entrepreneurship
Chapter 2: Establishing and Managing a University Eco System
Chapter 3: The Role of Patents
Chapter 4: University Ownership Policies
Chapter 5: Identifying Markets and Opportunities for the Ideas and Technology
Chapter 6: Creating the Business Plan for the Idea and Technology
Chapter 7: Funding Sources for University Startups
Chapter 8: Frequently Used Funding Sources: Government Grants and University Angel Groups
Chapter 9: The Role of Incubators and Accelerators
Chapter 10: Creating a Business Venture and Technology Transfer
Chapter 11: Managing, Controlling, and Measuring the Results of the Eco System
Profiles of Academic Entrepreneurs
Best regards,
Ria
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RIA P. ANCHETA-ADRIAS
Director of Operations
National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2)
xxx@ncet2.org | 202-407-9061
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The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer – NCET2 Startup Development Officers (SDOs) invited the ALQUER BCRSS-3D™ “Hands-on” eTraining Project to submit a Pitch Deck, for analysis, looking forward be presented online for Fortune 500 Companies, as follows:
We would like to invite you to submit your startup to pitch to Fortune 500 corporate members, angels investors, and NCET2 Startup Development Officers (SDOs).
NCET2 is organizing a series of online pitches to showcase startups from university, angel, and state funding portfolios in 4 main technical areas: Pharma and Medical Devices, Advanced Manufacturing, Chemicals and Clean Tech, Information and Communications Technology.
Name: Alexandre Albuquerque Email: alexalbuquerque@alquer.com Company Website / LinkedIn Profile: www.alquer.com Notes: ALQUER BCRSS-3D_tm Ballast Control and Rig Stability Simulador. A Digital Training designed to leverage the competence of Semi-submersible operators. Consider by Michael Hancox, renowned Author of The Stability and Ballast Contro Book as “a very fine use of modern technology to enhance operator skill”. It’s an MVP able to provide remote training worldwide, from a dedicated platform and proprietary advanced training program. Booking made at 1/24/19 4:58 PM YCBM - ConCall scheduled for Jan 29, 2019 at 8:40 AM (Rio time). Techstars’ Manager Diretor: Alex Karevoll
Objective: Project details & Invite to apply to Techstars Energy Acceleration Program 2019 Q4
