Funder: DARPA - Biological Technologies Office
Due Dates: September 18, 2025 (Proposal Abstracts & Full Proposals)
Funding Amounts: No fixed ceiling; accelerated award option for proposals ≤ $2M (award within 30 days of selection); multiple awards anticipated; typical duration and size vary by project.
Summary: Supports groundbreaking research in biological technologies not covered by existing DARPA BTO programs, with broad topic eligibility and an expedited award path for smaller projects.
Key Information: Accelerated award option available for unclassified proposals ≤ $2M; FFRDCs/UARCs require prior approval; classified submission process defined.