DARPAConnect

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

Join DARPA International Cooperation for a focused session designed for global companies, universities, and research organizations interested in working with DARPA. This webinar will highlight how international industry and academic performers can participate in DARPA programs, with practical insights from global organizations that have advanced critical technologies through DARPA-funded work. Featured performers will share their experiences navigating the solicitation process, developing and submitting proposals, working alongside DARPA staff, and translating DARPA engagement into post-program success. The session will also give the global research community the opportunity to hear directly from DARPA’s Contracting and General Counsel offices on key topics for international participants, including ITAR and export controls, interactions with foreign governments, intellectual property, teaming opportunities, and general contracting processes for global entities. Interested performers from global industry and academia are encouraged to join this session to better understand DARPA pathways, expectations, and opportunities for global performers. 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)