ERIS Special Topic Area – Industrial Base Research and Experimentation Events

ERIS Special Topic Area: Industrial Base Research and Experimentation Events The DARPA Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO) bridges DARPA's advanced research and real-world application, accelerating the transition of groundbreaking technologies and providing strategic insights to prevent surprise and maintain technological advantage. ACO seeks organizations to support two complementary efforts: Industrial base research (basic, applied, and advanced research), and Design and facilitation of stakeholder experimentation events in support of industrial base research Proposals may address either or both areas. Organizations specializing in one domain are encouraged to apply individually or partner with others. This Special Topic Opportunity Page provides the content requirements and instructions for your submission. The actual submission, must be made through the ERIS Marketplace located here: https://www.darpaconnect.us/eris . After navigating to the ERIS Marketplace Page, click on the “Request ERIS Account” button to register for an ERIS account. Once registered, click on the “Access ERIS” button to begin the correct submission workflow. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) long-term, open call for new and novel technology solutions entitled the “Expedited Research Implementation Series” seeking solutions or capabilities that deliver breakthrough technological advancements. This Special Topic Area (STA) is a supplementary, limited period announcement to solicit, collect, and assess disruptive solutions, and make those solutions available through rapid acquisition pathways. This STA will be open for submissions from 1 May 2025 through 30 June 2025. The ERIS long-term, open call Solicitation can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/1e287185b7694348881c2d99dcf0e8bf/view