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DSO Pitch Day Solicitation – DARPA‑PA‑26‑01 is sponsored by DARPA, Defense Sciences Office. An invitation‑only Pitch Day event where selected abstract submissions were invited to pitch for follow‑on funding; this opportunity is now concluded.
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DSO Pitch Day Solicitation DSO Pitch Day Solicitation Contract Opportunity Type ##### Oct 27, 2025 12:00 PM EDT ##### Oct 07, 2025 2:47 PM EDT ##### DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) ##### DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY ##### AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH ##### 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) The mission of DARPA’s Defense Science Office (DSO) is to identify and sponsor scientific discovery to fuel innovation in research and development for defense.
DSO develops and executes an aggressive and forward-leaning portfolio that accelerates the development and maturation of scientific advances across a broad set of technical areas to create asymmetric advantage for U.S. National Security. DSO aims to create strategic surprise by pushing technology toward its fundamental scientific limits, thereby expanding the art of the possible.
In addition, DSO looks for transformative trends at the global scale and their potential impact on our nation. The goals of the DSO Pitch Day are to: 1. fund proposals for targeted, short-term efforts with the potential to grow into groundbreaking new DARPA programs, and 2.
employ an acquisition strategy to encourage participation by new and first-time or non-traditional proposers. This funding opportunity will aim to broaden DARPA’s reach with small businesses, educational institutions, and other non-traditional performers to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space. NOTE: Due date reflected is for Abstract submissions (10/27/2025 at 12:00PM ET noon).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations eligible that submitted abstracts; event is closed. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to ~$400,000 for nine‑month projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DSO Pitch Day Solicitation – DARPA‑PA‑26‑01 is funded by DARPA, Defense Sciences Office. 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.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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