Investigating how Neurological Systems Process Information in REality (INSPIRE) Webinar
ID: DARPA-SN-24-119Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/79488482aac8482d90e144029c3fb58e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a live virtual webinar titled "Investigating how Neurological Systems Process Information in REality (INSPIRE)" to promote technical exchange and provide information on the INSPIRE Advanced Research Concept (ARC) Opportunity. The webinar aims to engage potential proposers in discussions about innovative research in experimental and computational neuroscience, particularly focusing on non-digital brain information storage and processing methods beyond traditional neuron firing rate models. This initiative is significant for advancing cognitive computation and developing novel neurotechnologies, encouraging participation from small businesses and research institutions. Registration for the webinar is required and will close on October 23, 2024, with the event taking place on October 24, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at INSPIRE@darpa.mil.

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    BAA Coordinator
    INSPIRE@darpa.mil
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    DARPA-SN-24-119.pdf
    The DARPA-sponsored INSPIRE Webinar, scheduled for October 24, 2024, aims to inform and foster dialogue among potential proposers regarding the Investigating how Neurological Systems Process Information in REality (INSPIRE) Advanced Research Concept (ARC). The session will provide an overview of DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office and the INSPIRE initiative, inviting innovative research submissions in experimental and computational neuroscience. Participants will explore questions about non-digital brain information storage and processing methods, moving beyond traditional neuron firing rate models. The webinar encourages involvement from small businesses and research institutions. Registration is required and will close on October 23, 2024. Importantly, attendance is voluntary and does not obligate participation in related proposals, affirming that the event serves informational purposes rather than formal solicitations. Furthermore, DARPA provides resources for those unfamiliar with their procurement processes, emphasizing accessibility to all eligible participants, including U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. Overall, this initiative marks a significant effort to advance understanding of cognitive computation and to stimulate the development of novel neurotechnologies.
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