MXO Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening

The Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, through its Multi X Office (MXO), is seeking revolutionary research ideas under the MXO Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening. The solicitation supports multiple proposals on a rolling basis for concepts not covered by existing MXO programs or other DARPA solicitations, with the goal of advancing science, devices, or systems beyond incremental improvement. The scope emphasizes innovative approaches in areas including foundational materials and components beyond CMOS, indigenous tools and processes for industrial resilience, and new modalities for mission effects, with evaluation focused on technical concept, scientific merit, mission relevance, budget realism, and the potential to achieve the stated goals. Proposers must first submit an abstract, and only invited parties may submit full proposals; abstracts are limited to six pages and must follow the prescribed template and formatting in the BAAT portal. The opportunity remains open on a rolling basis until June 4, 2027, and DARPA expects to notify abstract review outcomes within 30 days.