Discover DSO Day (D3)
ID: DARPA-SN-24-88Type: 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; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/66dbb2c51f6b4b13b2bae5dd4defb8ad/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is opening up its Defense Sciences Office (DSO) mission and funding opportunities to external participants. Non-traditional proposers are especially invited to attend the upcoming Discover DSO Day (D3) event. The main objectives are to create awareness about DSO's mission and funding opportunities and facilitate discussions between participants and DSO program managers.

    The event will take place in person on October 3-4, 2024, in Boston, MA, and will include presentations, panels, and networking sessions. The focus is on exploring revolutionary ideas and technologies with potential national security applications. DSO's research interests are wide-ranging, encompassing fields such as high-energy physics, cognition, computation, sensing, and novel materials.

    This special notice is not a solicitation, but rather a precursor to potential funding opportunities. DARPA aims to foster innovation by engaging a diverse range of attendees, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals. Participants must register and pay a fee of $125 for the first day and $75 for the second day to attend.

    For more information and to register, interested parties should visit the registration website, which provides further details and important deadlines. DARPA encourages potential applicants to seize this opportunity to gain insights into the proposal process and explore potential collaborations.

    If you require further information, you can contact the BAA Coordinator at discoverdsoday2024@darpa.mil.

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    BAA Coordinator
    discoverdsoday2024@darpa.mil
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Discover DSO Day (D3) event, inviting participants, particularly non-traditional proposers, to learn about DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) mission, funding opportunities, and to engage with program managers. The main objective is to explore revolutionary ideas and technologies for national security applications. DSO's research opportunities cover a broad spectrum, including high-energy physics, cognition, computation, processing, quantum, sensing, measurement, and novel materials. The event will include presentations, panels, and networking sessions. Registration is required, with a fee of $125 for day one and $75 for day two, and it is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals who meet eligibility requirements. This notice is not a formal solicitation, but rather an opportunity for potential proposers to gain insights and explore potential partnerships. DARPA seeks to foster innovation and encourage a wide range of participants to engage with their program managers and explore the various research avenues available.
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