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DARPA Biological Technologies Office

Supports biology-inspired defense innovation in the United States by funding projects that turn biology into mission capability.

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DARPA's Biological Technologies Office sits inside the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency at the point where biology meets defense need. It funds synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, biomaterials, biothreat detection and response, human performance, and neurotechnology for work that can change how the US protects warfighters.

Its office-wide BAA is the main route into the office, and award…

BiotechDefenseMedtechNeurotechSynthetic Biology

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 13 May 2026Source: www.darpa.mil