Atomically Precise Molecules (APM) Proposers Day

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a hybrid “Proposers Day” on September 30, 2026 to introduce the Atomically Precise Molecules (APM) program, outline its two‑phase research agenda, and foster collaboration among industry, academia, and government researchers. The event will feature briefings, lightning‑round networking, poster sessions, and optional breakout meetings with the program manager. Attendance is limited (75 in‑person, 300 virtual) and requires registration by September 23, 2026, as well as security forms for non‑U.S. citizens by September 15, 2026. While the notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, it is intended to gather interest, answer questions, and encourage team formation ahead of a future DARPA solicitation that is expected to be posted on sam.gov. • Event: Hybrid Proposers Day (in‑person at 4075 Wilson Blvd, Suite 201, Arlington, VA; virtual via Microsoft Teams) • Date/Time: September 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET (presentations) with breakout sessions 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET • Registration deadline: September 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET (capacity‑limited) • Security documentation deadline (foreign nationals): September 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET • Intended audience: Companies, universities, and labs with expertise in polymer synthesis, computational chemistry, multiscale materials simulation, self‑assembly, materials characterization, scaling, micro‑fabrication, and electro‑optical device development • Program scope: Phase 1 – 12 months of new chemistry development; Phase 2 – 24 months of material synthesis and device integration (total ≈ 36 months) • Outcome: DARPA will release a formal solicitation (PS) after the Proposers Day; participants can use the event to form teams, submit one‑page capability profiles (by Oct 7, 2026), and request attendee or profile lists (by Oct 14, 2026).