Advancing Autonomous Science for Biological Applications RFI
DARPA is seeking input on opportunities to advance autonomous science for biological applications in support of national security and public benefit; this is an RFI, not a funding opportunity.
RESTRICTED TO: FEDERAL INTRAMURAL
⚑ RFI/special notice only; no award described · applicant restrictions indicate federal contract context · not a direct university funding opportunity
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | not openly competed |
Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technology Office (BTO) seeks input from the scientific and technical community regarding the current state of autonomous science, particularly in biological domains, and on opportunities for investment to advance the field in service to national security and public benefit.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) / DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY.
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