Biological Technologies
Seeking groundbreaking research ideas not covered by existing programs or solicitations within Biological Technologies grant; introducing accelerated award option, classified submissions, Special Notices, eligibility criteria clarification.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
DARPA - Biological Technologies Office has archived this opportunity.
Funder: DARPA - Biological Technologies Office
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 (Solicitation closes; see new solicitation HR001126S0003 for ongoing opportunities)
Funding Amounts: No explicit ceiling/floor; awards typically up to $2M for Accelerated Award Option, larger awards possible.
Summary: Supports innovative research in biological technologies not addressed by ongoing DARPA BTO programs or other published solicitations.
Key Information: This solicitation is now closed and has been replaced by HR001126S0003; see SAM.gov for the new opportunity.
Description
This opportunity was an open, office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO), seeking high-impact, revolutionary research ideas in biological technologies that are not currently addressed by existing programs or solicitations. The BAA supported fundamental and applied research, including new tools, platforms, and capabilities in biotechnology with potential national security impact.
As of October 2025, this solicitation (HR001124S0034) has been closed and replaced with a new BAA (HR001126S0003). Researchers interested in BTO funding should refer to the new solicitation for future opportunities.
