DARPA Solicitations (BAA, OT)
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Eligibility
Companies with breakthrough tech aligned to DARPA program manager interests.
Award
Varies widely; often $1M-$10M+
Deadlines
Multiple cycles · Per BAA
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