Communities

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Our program managers work closely with partners and stakeholders of all kinds. Together, we create technological surprise for U.S. national security.  

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DARPA newcomers

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With a focus on underrepresented, diverse, and nontraditional performers, DARPAConnect aims to break down barriers of entry.

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Industry

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From startups to traditional defense contractors, private industry serves a vital role in our mission as research performers and transition partners. 

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Small businesses

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Small businesses exemplify the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit we seek. See how we support the SBIR/STTR journey.

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Defense and government

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To accelerate adoption, we collaborate with partners across the Department of Defense and federal agencies. 

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Academia

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Much of our research explores fundamental scientific breakthroughs. Explore opportunities tailored for faculty, postdocs, and university labs.

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Investors and entrepreneurs

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Our Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative seeks the best minds in business to transition our technologies to commercial markets.

Technical Offices

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Our six technical offices put DARPA’s mission into action. Their leaders and program managers plan and execute a constantly evolving portfolio of research programs, challenges, and transition activities. 

Biological Technologies Office
Defense Sciences Office
Information Innovation Office
Microsystems Technology Office
Strategic Technology Office
Tactical Technology Office

Research process

DARPA pursues research that leads to transformational change rather than incremental advances. It does so collaboratively as part of a robust innovation ecosystem that includes academic, industry, and defense and government partners from diverse disciplines and approaches.

 

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