DARPAConnect is designed to broaden DARPA’s reach and stimulate growth and collaboration between DARPA and small businesses and education institutions new to the agency or to the national security space. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire potential performers to engage with DARPA to grow the national security innovation ecosystem.

This full-day event features DARPA office directors, program managers, and staff, with topical conversations that include:

• Understanding DARPA Announcements and Contract Vehicles
• Engaging DARPA Program Managers Using the Heilmeier Catechism 
• Interpreting and Shredding DARPA Solicitations
• Strategies for Crafting a Winning DARPA Proposal 

Registration to attend is available for in-person and online. The opportunity to hold one-on-one conversations with DARPA program managers and DoD stakeholders will only be offered for in-person attendees, and space is limited. Additional details, including the detailed agenda and list of speakers, will be available soon.