BTO Innovation Opportunity (BIO) Fair

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 1 to DARPA-SN-26-04, a Special Notice for the BTO Innovation Opportunity (BIO) Fair. The primary changes announced are the revised date and location of the event.

• Event Date: Changed to June 5, 2026.

• Event Location: Changed to Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, 7901 Tysons One Place, Tysons, VA 22102.

• Registration Deadline: Changed to May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.

• The registration deadline has been updated. Late registrations may be accepted if room capacity allows, but processing requires significant coordination and may not be completed in time for the event.

• Failure to complete and submit required forms prior to May 28, 2026, may result in the cancellation of existing registration.

• The BIO Fair aims to familiarize participants with BTO's mission, facilitate discussions with proposers, increase proposal preparation efficiency, and foster a new performer network.

• The event will be held at an unclassified level. In-person attendees require government-issued photo identification.

• BTO seeks innovative ideas for national security, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, combat casualty care, human performance, materials, sensors, processing, agriculture, security, safety, surveillance, biomedical, and biodefense.

• Two mechanisms for sharing concepts are mentioned: the Office-Wide BAA and the Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS) with Enduring Topic Areas.

• Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance; no on-site registration will be available.

• In-person registration is limited to 3 people per entity, with a maximum venue capacity of 300 participants. Virtual registration is limited to 1000 participants.

• A registration fee of $150 applies to in-person attendees (standard and U.S. Military/Government Personnel); virtual attendance is free.

• Specific procedures are outlined for U.S. Permanent Residents, Foreign Nationals, and foreign government personnel regarding visit requests.

• This Special Notice is for information and program planning only and does not constitute a solicitation. Attendance is voluntary and not required for future solicitations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Special Notice (SN) announcing the DARPA Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Innovation Opportunity (BIO) Fair. The event is scheduled for November 12, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. It is intended to familiarize potential participants with BTO's mission and interest areas, facilitate discussions with proposers, increase the efficiency of proposal preparation and evaluation, and foster a new performer network.

This event serves as an informational opportunity for potential vendors to learn about BTO's strategic thrust areas and mechanisms for sharing novel concepts. It is not a solicitation, and attendance is voluntary. Bidders interested in future opportunities with DARPA/BTO should consider attending to gain insights into their focus areas, which include artificial intelligence, machine learning, combat casualty care, human performance, and biodefense, among others. The notice also highlights two pathways for sharing concepts: the Office-Wide BAA and the Enduring Topic Areas via the Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS).

• Event Date: November 12, 2025
• Location: Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key, Arlington, VA
• Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
• Registration Fee: $150 for in-person attendees; no fee for virtual attendees.
• Capacity: Limited to 350 in-person and 350 virtual participants.
• Security: Unclassified event. U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Foreign Nationals must register and may require specific visit request forms by November 5, 2025.
• Contact: BIOFair@darpa.mil for general questions, BTO_Security@darpa.mil for security questions.