Firefox Proposers Day

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office is hosting an in‑person “Firefox Proposers Day” on Monday September 21, 2026 in Arlington, VA. The event is intended to introduce the upcoming Firefox program—a 36‑month DARPA research effort to develop coherent‑optics brain‑computer‑interface technology—and to facilitate networking, teaming, and contracting Q&A among potential performers. Attendance is limited to three representatives per organization, registration closes September 11, 2026, and participation is not required for future proposal submission. The day includes briefings, a poster session, optional 8‑minute sidebar meetings (both in‑person and virtual on September 22), and a dedicated contracting Q&A session. • Event date & time: September 21, 2026, 9 AM‑5 PM EDT, SPA Arlington Research Collaboration Center, Arlington, VA. • Registration deadline: September 11, 2026 5:00 PM EDT (free, limited to 160 participants). • Primary contact: Dr. Pedro Irazoqui (Program Manager), email [email protected]. • Program overview: Develop beam‑steering 1310 nm optical source (TA1) and analog‑domain signal processing (TA2) for non‑invasive, high‑resolution BCI. • Expected deliverables: components, software models, hardware prototypes, validated at phase checkpoints over three 12‑month phases. • Teaming encouraged: poster session, sidebar meetings, attendee list sharing. • No classified information may be submitted; all materials must be releasable to the public.