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"BARK- Open Topic" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
BARK- Open Topic is sponsored by DARPA Small Business Programs Office. Seeking to develop medical products that are interoperable and compatible across humans and dogs to meet the health needs of both human warfighters and military working dogs.
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Department of War organization. Small Business Programs Office * Pending SBIR/STTR program reauthorization, closing dates for active topics are To Be Determined (TBD). For more information, see the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal --> About the Small Business Programs Office At DARPA, we recognize that the ideas that can lead to breakthrough technologies for national security often come from the small business community.
Our Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) develops relationships with U.S. small businesses to help them take advantage of opportunities with DARPA. We help firms understand our mission, culture, policies, and procedures so they can participate in research programs through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards, seedlings, and explorations.
We also help connect small business performers with academic partners and other federal agencies to further develop and commercialize technologies that result from DARPA programs. Our SBPO staff participate in numerous technology and industry conferences and other events across the country – as attendees, presenters, and exhibitors. The best place to start is by joining DARPAConnect .
This community offers on-demand webinars, coaching, mentoring, and other resources to understand how we work. Need a high-level overview of opportunities open to small businesses? | Read Doing Business with DARPA Not sure about the difference between SBIR and STTR?
| Read our overview New to the SBIR/STTR process? | Get a step-by-step walkthrough Doing business with DARPA RSS feed for Opportunities Small Business Programs Office leadership is responsible for guiding and overseeing the research and development activities within specific technical areas.
Opportunities to engage include R&D programs and efforts, challenge competitions, and technology transition efforts for the Small Business Programs Office. See all DARPA Opportunities | RSS feed for opportunities To achieve DARPA’s mission to create technological surprise, the agency makes strategic, early investments in science and technology that will have long-term positive impacts on our national security.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
BARK- Open Topic is funded by DARPA Small Business Programs Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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