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DARPA Biological Technologies Office

DARPA BTO Office-wide BAA

Funds United States convergence work in biology, neurotechnology, and synthetic biology for strategic defense purposes.

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Biological Technologies Office (BTO) issues an annual Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement β€” HR001126S0003 for the current cycle β€” as its primary solicitation for proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to advance defense capabilities. BTO funds work at the intersection of biology and national security, including synthetic biolog…

Biological technologies relevant to defense β€” synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, biomaterials, biothreat detection and response, human performance optimization, neurotechnology, and biological computing.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.28 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$500M

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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: sam.gov