Bid guide
How to bid on DARPA's Disruptioneering Program Announcement
What DARPA is buying and why it matters
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), specifically its Defense Sciences Office (DSO), is looking for innovative research ideas. These ideas should be in specific technical areas and have the potential to lead to prototype demonstrations.
This program, called Disruptioneering, aims to rapidly investigate new concepts with focused investments. It supports high-risk, high-payoff unclassified research, with new projects intended to start within 120 days of an idea being conceived. This is an opportunity for firms with groundbreaking research concepts relevant to national security.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This announcement was published on September 25, 2026. The deadline for responses is October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
Individual Disruption Opportunity (DO) topics will be issued under this announcement. These DOs will target specific technical domains important to DSO’s mission to pursue innovative research that leads to a prototype demonstration.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for organizations engaged in professional research and development, particularly those with expertise in science and engineering disciplines relevant to national security. Firms that can propose high-risk, high-payoff unclassified research ideas leading to prototype demonstrations are a good fit.
The program is designed for entities capable of rapidly developing and initiating new investments in innovative concepts.
How to respond
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus your proposal on truly innovative research ideas that align with DARPA DSO's mission to identify and leverage nascent scientific advances for national security. Clearly articulate the high-risk, high-payoff potential of your concept.
Emphasize how your proposed research could lead to a prototype demonstration. Since new investments are intended to begin quickly, demonstrate your capacity for rapid development and execution. Ensure your proposal is concise, clear, and directly addresses the call for innovative research in specific technical domains.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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