DARPA (MXO): Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening

DARPA’s Multi X Office (MXO) launched in May 2026 as the next generation of the former Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), with a mission to disrupt across scale and function to dominate militarily and economically. This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not addressed by ongoing MXO programs or other published DARPA solicitations.

THRUST AREAS OF INTEREST

Thrust 1 - Materials and components to expand the foundation

Thrust 2 - Tools and processes for indigenous development

Thrust 3 - New modalities to achieve mission effects

Research Authority due date: 10 days prior to submission

Abstract (required) due date: on-going until 23.4.27

Full proposal due date: 4.6.26