Bid #DARPA-SN-26-83. Contact: eris@darpa.mil. DEF Advanced Research Projects Agcy, Virginia. DARPA is seeking innovative solutions for growing large-scale single-crystal complex inorganic materials through its ERIS Marketplace. The focus is. Due Aug 1 (3 weeks left).
DARPA is seeking innovative solutions for growing large-scale single-crystal complex inorganic materials through its ERIS Marketplace. The focus is on developing new, non-optical controls for material synthesis, excluding light-based methods. Submissions must demonstrate a novel material grown at scale (≥ 2 inches) with a clear application and stability, and justify its complexity. Solutions will be reviewed on a rolling basis between May 21, 2026, and July 31, 2026.
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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY issued this public solicitation in Virginia, referenced as solicitation number DARPA-SN-26-83. It was published on May 21, 2026, and responses are due by August 1, 2026. Questions can be directed to eris@darpa.mil.
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