DARPAConnect

June DARPA Open Mic (June 4, 2026)

DARPA Open Mic is your monthly quick-hit session bringing you the latest from DARPA’s tech offices. What’s Happening? • Guest Spotlight: This session features DARPA Deputy Director Dr. Tyler McQuade, who will lead a live Q&A and share perspective on DARPA’s current priorities, where the agency is headed, and how to align your work to mission needs. • 15-Minute Update: Get a fast-paced rundown of DARPA’s key announcements, funding opportunities, and upcoming events across technical offices. • Interactive Q&A: Ask your questions and get direct insights during a live, moderated discussion. Why Attend? • Stay Informed: Get up to speed on DARPA’s evolving priorities and where the agency is focused next. • Engage Directly: Hear from DARPA leadership and connect to the work shaping future capability. • Find Your Pathway: Understand how to align your work and engage with DARPA opportunities. Join Us: • Date: June 4, 2026 • Time: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET • Location: DARPAConnect Corner Live Webinar Innovation is moving fast. This is your chance to hear directly from DARPA leadership and understand where you fit. Register now.

DARPAConnect Virtual Pop-Up (July 9, 2026)

Date: July 9, 2026 Time: 2:00–4:30 PM ET ---- DARPAConnect Virtual Pop-Up Event Featuring DARPA leadership, program managers, and staff DARPAConnect invites you to join a live Virtual Pop-Up Event designed to help innovators, researchers, companies, and academic performers better understand how to work with DARPA. This interactive session will break down key entry points into the DARPA ecosystem, provide practical guidance on engaging with program managers, and highlight pathways for identifying and responding to opportunities. Participants will hear directly from DARPA leaders, program managers, and staff on how to navigate the agency, align emerging ideas with mission needs, and take the next step toward potential engagement. What to Expect Practical guidance from DARPA experts Learn how to navigate DARPA’s structure, understand its expectations, and identify where your ideas, technologies, or capabilities may align with agency needs. A closer look at DARPA entry points Explore the pathways available to potential performers, including how to identify opportunities, engage with program managers, and better understand the role of the ERIS Marketplace. Live Q&A with DARPA leadership, program managers, and staff Bring your questions. The event will include an Ask-Me-Anything session designed to provide direct answers and practical insight for potential performers. Who Should Attend Innovators and researchers interested in understanding how breakthrough ideas can connect to DARPA’s mission. Companies and industry professionals seeking to better navigate DARPA opportunities and national security research pathways. New or prospective performers looking for a clearer starting point for engaging with DARPA. Registration Information You must be logged in to your DARPAConnect account to register for this event. Newly registered DARPAConnect members should allow up to one hour after creating an account before registering for a DARPAConnect event. If the website still does not recognize your membership after one hour, please contact darpaconnect@theari.us . Not yet a DARPAConnect member? Visit the DARPAConnect Registration page to create a free account and access DARPAConnect events, lessons, resources, and more.