Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA) Proposers Day
ID: DARPA-SN-25-24Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f78f697c509f4d788776fefd6c68209d/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an in-person Proposers Day for the Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA) program on January 23, 2025, at Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. This event aims to foster collaboration among industry, academia, and government in the development of advanced microsystem technologies, focusing on how microsystems can control molecular catalysts and integrate molecular technology with microsystems. Participants will have the opportunity to share their capabilities, discuss potential teaming arrangements, and engage in networking, with registration required by January 15, 2024, and attendance limited to 147 individuals from a maximum of three representatives per organization. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at DARPA-SN-25-24@darpa.mil.

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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is organizing an in-person Proposers Day for the Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA) program on January 23, 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration among industry, academia, and government in developing advanced microsystem technologies. The event will provide insights into the MICA program, promote networking opportunities, and allow potential proposers to discuss capabilities and team arrangements. Key objectives include exploring how microsystems can control molecular catalysts, understanding the relevant microsystem physics, and integrating molecular technology with microsystems. Participants must register by January 15, 2024, with capacity limited to 147 attendees from a maximum of three representatives per organization. Presentations and posters are encouraged to showcase proposer capabilities while adhering to security protocols. The MICA program will focus on hardware demonstrations, modeling, and ensuring accurate attachment of catalysts. Teams are encouraged, although not mandatory, with options provided for sharing contact information and forming collaborative groups. Overall, this event highlights DARPA's commitment to innovative research in catalysis using microsystem approaches.
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