DARPAConnect Learning

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DARPAConnect Corner

Led by DARPA or DARPAConnect staff, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn about ongoing projects, emerging trends, and the Agency's forward-looking vision.

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On Demand Curriculum

This section includes key DARPA introductory material for new potential performers. Topics include overviews of programs and technical offices, types of opportunities, and tips for pursuing DARPA funding.

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Featured Event

  • Innovators Wanted: DARPA’s Summer Engagement Playbook (June 26, 2025)

    On June 26 at 3:00 PM (Eastern Time), go inside DARPA’s newest engagement engines—MTO’s Spark Tank and BTO’s Ag × BTO—with the leaders driving them. In an informal, rapid-fire conversation, Whitney Mason (Office Director, Microsystems Technology Office) and Mike Koeris (Office Director, Biological Technologies Office) share how their teams are lowering barriers, fast-tracking fresh ideas, and turning first-time contributors into mission partners.

  • July DARPA Open Mic (July 2, 2025)

    On July 2 at 11 AM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series, featuring I2O Program Manager, Dr. Shauna Sweet. This impactful session is packed with unparalleled insights on how to engage with DARPA, be the first to know about new DARPA opportunities, and discover how collaboration with DARPA can lead to groundbreaking innovations.

  • DARPAConnect Virtual Pop-Up Event (July 9, 2025)

    On July 9th at 2 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for the 2025 Virtual Pop-Up Event.

New to DARPAConnect Learning?

Begin with DARPA 101: Introduction to DARPA below to get started and learn more about the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. If you're a global participant, we'd encourage you to visit "Working with DARPA: Global Participation and Engagements."

  • DARPA 101: Introduction to DARPA
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Since its inception, DARPA has played a significant role in driving technological advancement, having been the vehicle by which American scientists have introduced innovations like stealth technologies, flat-screens, GPS, and the internet. In this module, you will learn more about DARPA, its organizational structure, and its role in advancing national security.

  • The Heilmeier Catechism
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The Heilmeier Catechism, developed by former DARPA Director George H. Heilmeier, is a series of questions used to evaluate proposed research programs at DARPA. This module will provide an overview of these questions, which can be employed to develop stronger, more competitive proposals by providing a framework for proposal organization that works for nearly all research areas and disciplines. Additionally, we'll explore strategies to share your ideas with DARPA program managers by leveraging the Heilmeier Catechism.

  • Working with DARPA: Global Participation and Engagements
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    DARPA relies on global partnerships with fellow members of the international science and technology ecosystem to achieve its mission. In this module, you will learn more about opportunities for global participants to work with DARPA, helpful hints and tips for members of the international community, and success stories from previous DARPA programs with contributions from organizations outside of the United States.