DARPAConnect

Working with DARPA: A Global Performer’s Guide (May 28, 2026)

Join us on DARPAConnect on Thursday, 28 May 2026 for “Working with DARPA: Insights, Tips and Success Stories for Global Industry, Academia and Government”. During this session, DARPA International Cooperation will highlight how global research companies, universities and government institutions can participate as performers on DARPA programs. The International Cooperation team will showcase several past performers who have demonstrated critical technical advancements under a DARPA program and will also speak to their experience on the solicitation process, submitting proposals, working alongside DARPA staff, and post-DARPA successes. This webinar will also provide an opportunity for the global research community to hear directly from DARPA’s Contracting and General Counsel offices on topics of interest, including ITAR/export controls, interacting with foreign governments on programmatic work, Intellectual Property (IP), teaming opportunities, and general contracting processes. We encourage interested parties from global industry, academia and government to join us and learn more. Join Us: • Date: May 28, 2026 • Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM ET • Location: DARPAConnect Corner Live Webinar Register now.

Your Door to Defense Innovation: Navigating DARPA through DARPAConnect

Hosted by GT APEX Accelerator Discover how to unlock opportunities with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), navigate the DARPAConnect Portal, and gain direct insights into small business programs to propel your business or research organization forward. This interactive webinar features insights from Jennifer Thabet, Program Director of the DARPA Small Business Programs Office (SBPO), and Jess Resig, Vice President of Solutions Innovation at ARI and Program Lead on the DARPAConnect initiative. Learn how to leverage DARPA’s small business resources, connect with groundbreaking programs, and position your organization for success in the rapidly evolving defense and innovation landscape. Plus, gain exclusive knowledge about DARPA funding entry points, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards, the DARPA Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS) marketplace, seedlings, challenges, and more. Date: May 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM (EST)