Section 6 Description of the SBIR/STTR Program Map

DARPA's Mission

DARPA's mission is to make the pivotal early technology investments that create or prevent decisive surprise for U.S. national security.

Technology Offices

BTO - Biological Technology: Biology, Technology, & Complexity

DSO - Defense Sciences: Discovery, Modeling, Design and Assembly

I2O - Information Innovation: Information,Innovation and Cyber

MTO - Microsystems: Electronics, Photonics and MEMS

STO - Strategic Technology: Networks, Cost Leverage and Adaptability

TTO - Tactical Technology: Weapons, Platforms and Space

SBIR/STTR Research Supports DARPA's Mission and Programs

Image of a telescope depicting "Explore High Risk Consepts and Ideas Without Expense of Larger Programs".

Image of a clickboard with a stop watch depicting "Test and Evaluate Alternatives or Solution Subsets To Reduce Risk".

Image of a money bag depicting "Provides up to $1.6 per Project for Promising Technologies.

Image of a light bulb depicting "Leverage Unique Skillsets and Novel Ideas to address High Priority Military Needs"

DARPA Small Business Program Office Supports Small Business

Image of a city scape with four boxes located underneath the image

Box one displays the text "Funding to Develop Your Idea and Bring it to Life"

Box two displays text "Introductions to Potential Buyers, Partners and Investors".

Box three displays text "Expert Counsel to Guide Technology Development".

Box three displays text "Coaching, Training and Tools to Transition Your Ideas from the Lab to the Market"

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