Mission

Maintain technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national security by sponsoring revolutionary, high-payoff research that bridges the gap between fundamental discoveries and their military use.

Overview
Created in response to Sputnik - NASA sprang from DARPA No direct linkage to military services Designed for success AND failure Small organization with high turnover of personnel each year - - 100 geniuses connected by a travel agent Looking for revolutionary NOT evolutionary military technology Near and far term applications

Director, Tony Tether Deputy Director, Bob Leheny

Tactical Technology
David Neyland Steve Walker

Strategic Technology
Barbara McQuiston Larry Stotts / Brian Pierce

Air/Space/Land/Sea Platforms Unmanned Systems Space Operations Laser Systems Precision Strike

Space Sensors/Structures Strategic & Tactical Networks Information Assurance Underground Facility Detection & Characterization Chem/Bio Defense Maritime Operations

Defense Sciences
Bob Leheny Leo Christodoulou

Information Processing Techniques

Charles Morefield Charlie Holland, Mark Davis

Microsystems Technology
Greg Kovacs Dean Collins

Physical Sciences Materials Biology Mathematics Human Effectiveness Bio Warfare Defense

Cognitive Systems Command & Control Systems Computer Language Translation High Productivity Computing Sensors & Processing

Electronics Photonics MEMS Algorithms Integrated Microsystems

Strategic Thrusts
Investments Today for Future Capabilities
Robust, Secure, Self-Forming Networks Detection, Precision ID, Tracking, & Destruction of Elusive Targets Urban Area Operations Advanced Manned & Unmanned Systems Detection, Characterization, & Assessment of Underground Structures Space Increasing the Tooth to Tail Ratio Bio-Revolution Core Technologies (Materials/Electronics/Information Technology) Strategic Plan available at: http://www.darpa.mil/body/pdf/DARPA2007StrategicPlanfinalMarch14.pdf

Programs & Priorities

Do your homework on DARPA web site (strategic thrusts and solicitations) before you start calling Linkage to PM paramount to move forward. PM can tell you if your technology may work at DARPA or give you a lead where it may be a better fit White paper is a good business move Use Industry Days, DARPA Tech, and Science and Technology forums to network within your specific technology

with a DARPA Program Manager Find office and PM in your area of expertise
Organizational chart Strategic Thrusts Website
www.darpa.mil Check each office site

Connecting

Solicitations
www.darpa.mil/baa

Information exchanges are encouraged with DARPA program managers

Funding Opportunities
Technical Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Published in Federal Business Opportunities www.fedbizopps.gov www.darpa.mil/baa Industry briefing White paper Part of solicitation process Testing the waters Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) DARPA SBIR: www.darpa.mil/sbir DoD SBIR: http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/ Non-technical
Infrastructure support

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SBIR/STTR Programs
Congressionally mandated programs
Stimulate technological innovation Increase private sector commercialization of Federal R&D Foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation
SBIR 2.5% of all extramural RDT&E FY09 - $70M STTR .3% of all extramural RDT&E FY09 - $8M

SBIR/STTR is the Largest Source of Early Stage Technology Financing in the U.S.

SBIR/STTR Team
Mr. David Busigo Special Assistant Innovative Research Ms. Susan Nichols Director, Small Business Programs Mr. Travis Johnson Senior Analyst Mr. Oscar Cerna Analyst Ms. Nadia Munir Analyst

Program Comparison
Phase Phase I SBIR 6 months $99K 50K Gap 24 months $750K $1:$1 Match Up to $200K No time limit No SBIR funds STTR 8-12 months $99K

Phase II Phase II Enhancement Phase III

24 months $750K $1:$1 Match Up to $200K No time limit No STTR funds

Solicitation Dates
DoD Solicitation SBIR 09.1 STTR 09.A ** SBIR 09.2 SBIR 09.3 and STTR 09.B Solicitation Pre-Release 12-Nov-08 27-Jan-09 20-Apr-09 27-Jul-09 Solicitation Opens 8-Dec-08 24-Feb-09 18-May-09 24-Aug-09 Solicitation Closes 14-Jan-09 25-Mar-09 17-Jun-09 23-Sep-09

Preparing a Winning SBIR/STTR Proposal

READ and FOLLOW Solicitation Instructions Focus on the Topic and Information Provided by the Author Emphasize Your Innovative Approach If there are Technical Barriers - Address Them Highlight Past Successes - Technical & Commercial

Evaluation Criteria
Soundness, Technical Merit and Innovation (This is the most important consideration) Qualifications of the Principal Investigator and the team, both from a technical standpoint and their commercialization vision Commercialization of the effort DoD-Warfighter and Civilian Applications

Transition Pilot
Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED)
Transition Assistance Provided
Marketing and business development General and Procurement specific Market niche and requirements analysis Transition roadmaps Introductions to possible end-users Management and resources assistance Preparation for key meetings and conferences

Contact Information
Susan Nichols
Director, Small Business Programs Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
DARPA/DIRO 3701 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1714 Office: E-Mail: (571) 218-4922 susan.nichols@darpa.mil

DARPA Home Page: http://www.darpa.mil