Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) Proposers Day

DARPA's Defense Sciences Office is hosting a Proposers Day on April 21, 2026, for its anticipated Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) program. The event, held in Arlington, VA, and webcast, aims to inform potential proposers from industry and academia about the program's vision, goals, and mechanics. MATHBAC seeks to develop Agentic AI Platforms that transform scientific discovery for defense by advancing AI communication science, leveraging mathematics, systems, and information theory. DARPA encourages participation from non-traditional proposers and facilitates teaming arrangements, offering an attendee list and a proposer profile list. Registration for in-person and webcast attendance closes on April 13, 2026, with capacity limits. Eligibility extends to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals, with specific requirements for non-U.S. citizens. Questions should be directed to MATHBAC@darpa.mil. Attendance is voluntary and not required for proposal submission.

Amendment 1 to the DARPA-SN-26-59 Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) Special Notice (SN) revises the registration closing date and time. The new deadline for registration is April 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon), updated from the previous April 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. All changes within the SN are indicated with yellow highlights. No other modifications have been made to DARPA-SN-26-59 beyond those explicitly referenced in this amendment.

DARPA's Defense Sciences Office is hosting a Proposers Day on April 21, 2026, for the Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) program. This event aims to inform potential proposers from industry and academia about the program's vision, goals, and operational mechanics, and to encourage team formation for an anticipated Exploration Program Announcement (PA). The MATHBAC program seeks to develop Agentic AI Platforms for scientific discovery in defense by advancing AI communication science through mathematics, systems, and information theory. The Proposers Day will be held in Arlington, VA, and webcast, requiring advance registration by April 7, 2026. Non-traditional proposers, including small businesses and academic institutions, are encouraged to participate. Teaming is highly encouraged, with options for an attendee list and a proposer profile list due by April 14, 2026. A separate virtual meeting for contracting personnel will also be held. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals, with specific requirements for non-U.S. citizens. All inquiries should be directed to MATHBAC@darpa.mil. Attendance is voluntary and not required for proposal submission.