DARPA: Biological Technologies Office

The mission of DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is to foster, demonstrate, and transition breakthrough fundamental research, discoveries, and applications that integrate biology, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and the physical sciences to expand the national security toolkit.

Topics for 2025-2026: 

• - Machine Learning (ML) & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• - Combat Casualty Care
• - Human Performance
• - Materials, Sensors, Processing
• - Agricultural and Environmental
• - Security, Safety and Survaillance
• - Biomedical and Biodefense

Funding: No fixed limit 

Duration: No fixed limit 

Abstract/ White papers are encouraged throughout the BAA's lifespan. 

Research Authority due date: 10 days prior to submission