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DARPA PROSE Program: Enabling the Next Leap in Protein Sequencing Technology

Leave a Comment / DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Lindsay Sylvester

Program Announcement PROtein SEquencing (PROSE) Microsystems Technology Office The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), through its Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), has issued a new Program Announcement (DARPA-PA-25-06) for its PROtein SEquencing (PROSE) initiative. This bold program seeks to overcome longstanding challenges in protein sequencing by investing in novel microsystems and signal processing architectures. PROSE

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DARPA’s CoasterChase Initiative

Leave a Comment / DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

CoasterChase – BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE – HR001125S0014 Targeting Stress from the Inside Out: DARPA’s CoasterChase Initiative The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) continues to push the boundaries of biomedical technology with the release of its latest Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), HR001125S0014, titled CoasterChase. Issued by DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office (BTO), this program seeks to

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DARPA’s Ag x BTO Special Topic Calls for Agricultural Defense Innovations

Leave a Comment / DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

Special Topic: Ag x BTO To defend against threats to America’s agricultural infrastructure, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a new Special Topic Area (STA) through its Biological Technologies Office (BTO). Known as Ag x BTO, this initiative seeks to catalyze innovative approaches to defending the U.S. agricultural system from chemical, biological,

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Unlocking Scientific Breakthroughs for National Security: DARPA’s DSO Office-wide BAA

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

Broad Agency Announcement Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA Defense Sciences Office HR001125S0013 Pioneering the Next Generation of Defense Research On June 3, 2025, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), through its Defense Sciences Office (DSO), announced an open solicitation under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001125S0013. This office-wide BAA serves as a mechanism for

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Rads to Watts Proposers Day

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

Program Overview Rads to Watts is a DARPA program dedicated to pioneering innovative methods for directly converting nuclear radiation into electricity, with a primary emphasis on radiation voltaics (also known as radiovoltaics). The program’s long-term goal is to develop radiovoltaic systems capable of transforming high-power nuclear radiation into kilowatts of electrical energy. Achieving operation at

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DARPA’s RFI on Advanced Disease Outbreak Simulation

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

Advanced Disease Outbreaks Simulation Capabilities The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a new Request for Information (RFI) titled “Advanced Disease Outbreaks Simulation Capabilities” (DARPA-SN-25-72). This announcement seeks insights from the research and development community on cutting-edge outbreak modeling tools to increase understanding of outbreak dynamics and improve future public health emergency preparedness.

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DARPA’s ERIS Marketplace

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

DARPA_PS_25-05_R3_ERIS_Announcement_1_Feb_2025_ (3) Overview The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier agency for driving technological innovation and funding breakthrough capabilities to ensure national security. Known for pioneering technologies like the internet and GPS, DARPA focuses on high-risk, high-reward research that can lead to the development of critical strategic products.

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Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS)

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

What is the ERIS? The Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS) is a cutting-edge initiative launched by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in partnership with the Applied Research Institute (ARI). ERIS serves as a digital marketplace that facilitates the submission, assessment, and acquisition of breakthrough technologies through rapid acquisition pathways. This unique initiative enables

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Unlocking the Future of Microsystems: DARPA’s MICA Program

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Max Higgins, Senior Consultant

DARPA, Microsystems Induced CAtalysis (MICA) Program Overview of the MICA Program The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently announced a groundbreaking funding opportunity, titled “Microsystems Induced CAtalysis” (MICA). This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) aims to enhance molecular science by creating advanced tools and techniques for controlling molecular catalysts using microsystems. This initiative goes

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DARPA Releases Strategic Catalyst Announcement for AI BTO

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies / By Jennie Shuman, Senior Consultant

DARPA-SCA-24-01 The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently released a Strategic Catalyst Announcement (SCA) titled AI BTO (Funding Opportunity Number: DARPA-SCA-24-01). AI BTO encourages participation by new or non-traditional proposers to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) innovations for the BTO. Overview of AI BTO AI

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Join DARPA’s B-SAFE Industry Day for Groundbreaking Advances in Gene Editing Inhibitors

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is hosting an Industry Day for the B-SAFE (Broad-Spectrum Antagonists for Editors) program on June 28, 2024, in Arlington, VA, with a webinar option available. This event is pivotal for those in the science and technology communities, including industry, academia, and government, who are interested in advancing gene editing technologies.

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A Guide to DARPA Funding

Leave a Comment / All Posts, DARPA, Emerging Technologies, Guides / By Eric Jia-Sobota, Founder

A Guide to DARPA Funding: Application Process, Financial and Technical Requirements The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency under the U.S. Department of Defense, is renowned for funding innovative and groundbreaking research and development projects. This article will guide you through the application process, financial requirements, and technical requirements for securing DARPA funding.

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