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Grow your understanding of working with DARPA through Webinars and AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) Sessions which cover the breadth of your DARPA journey: how to navigate the enterprise, engage with PMs, communicate effectively, strategies for success and much more.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

  • On March 26 at 2:30PM ET, join DARPAConnect for their Small Business Showcase, a deep dive into how DARPA helps small business succeed, identifying partners, engaging end users, and enabling technology transition.

  • Join us on February 19, 2026, from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 1:45 PM CT) for an interactive session designed to help innovators master the Heilmeier Catechism, the foundational framework DARPA Program Managers use to evaluate breakthrough ideas. During this 30-minute webinar, a DARPA PM will walk through a real-world problem set to illustrate how to translate complex technical challenges into clear, compelling objectives. Participants will gain practical insights into how DARPA assesses risk and defines success, providing a valuable roadmap for researchers and founders looking to strengthen their technical framing for future engagement.

  • On May 6 at 1:00 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series. 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.

  • On April 2 at 1:00 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series. 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.

  • On March 5th at 1:00 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series. 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.

  • On February 5th at 11:00 AM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series. 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.

  • On January 8th at 11:00 AM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series, featuring Lexi Marten from DARPA's Commercial Strategy Office. 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.

  • On December 12th at 2:30 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series, featuring DARPA BTO Director, Dr. Michael Koeris. 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.

  • On December 2nd at 2:00 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for Inside DARPA Challenges: Innovation Through Competition, a deep dive into what Challenges are, why they matter, and how they accelerate bold ideas into real world impact.

  • On November 6th at 1:30 PM ET, join DARPAConnect for the next installment of the DARPA Open Mic webinar series, featuring DARPA Director, Mr. Stephen Winchell. 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.