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Multi-step timeline: Team qualification extended to June 28, 2026; Systems Competition July 28–Aug 30, 2026; Data Competition June 28–July 30, 2026; Finals Systems Competition Nov 5–13, 2026; Awards Ceremony Nov 13, 2026.
DARPA Triage Challenge (DTC) Event 3 is a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that funds competing teams developing scalable, timely, and accurate mass casualty triage tools for both military and civilian crisis scenarios.
The challenge drives innovation in identifying vital signs of injury, locating and assessing casualties, and transmitting critical data to help medical responders prioritize care when resources are stretched. Event 3 awards range from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The application deadline is November 14, 2026.
Teams must register through the DARPA team portal and review the Resources section for submission requirements. The program builds on prior challenge events showcased in immersive competition environments.
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DARPA Triage Challenge | DARPA Department of War organization. Scalable, Timely, and Accurate Triage This video contains graphic depictions of simulated injuries. Viewer discretion is advised.
In this immersive overview of Challenge Event 2, guided by DARPA Triage Challenge Program Manager retired Army Col. Jeremy C. Pamplin, M.
D. , you'll experience how teams of innovators, engineers, and DARPA are redefining the future of combat casualty care. Check out competition runs, behind-the-scenes of what it takes to put on a DARPA Challenge, and glimpses into the future of lifesaving care.
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The DARPA Triage Challenge (DTC) seeks to transform how medical responders triage in mass casualty incidents by advancing scalable, timely, and accurate tools. Through a series of challenge events, DTC drives innovations in identifying vital signs of injury, locating and assessing casualties, and transmitting critical data.
These breakthroughs aim to help responders prioritize care and save lives when medical resources are stretched in both civilian and military crises. The DARPA Triage Challenge aims to drive breakthrough innovations in identification of “signatures” of injury that will help medical responders perform scalable, timely, and accurate triage. | 2:18 | More information on DVIDS Source: DARPA | Spencer Bruttig On Sept.
26 - Oct. 3, 2025, Systems and Data teams will compete in Challenge Event 2 at Guardian Centers of Georgia in Perry, Georgia. Challenge Event 3 Preliminary Systems Competition Rules now available Qualification for Workshop Event 3 closes on Feb.
5, 2026. | Read the guides Team qualification for Challenge Event 3 is now open until Feb. 1, 2026.
Visit the team portal and Resources for submission requirements . DART and MSAI triumph in Challenge Event 2 By deploying remote technologies, we can better ensure that we get the right patients to the right level of care in the right time. – Col.
Stacy Shackelford, Trauma Medical Director, Joint Trauma System (JTS)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligibility requirements are not detailed on the main page; teams are directed to the team portal and triagechallenge@darpa.mil for specifics. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 - $1,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DARPA Triage Challenge (DTC) Event 3 are due November 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DARPA Triage Challenge (DTC) Event 3 is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
SBIR SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations is sponsored by U.S. Air Force. DOD SBIR topic SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations. Component: U.S. Air Force. Command: SDA. Solicitation: DoD SBIR 2025.4. Phase(s): D2PII, II, SPII. Status: Pre-Release. Open date: 3/4/2026.
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