DARPA’s MXO Pitch Day, scheduled for November 2, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, aims to fund short-term scientific discovery efforts and encourage participation from non-traditional organizations, small businesses, and university teams new to DARPA. The event seeks to advance scientific understanding, generate new concepts, and reduce technical uncertainty while catalyzing future research. No specific budget amounts are mentioned in the description. The performance location for services is not specified. This opportunity is designed to lower barriers for performers new to DARPA and the national security space.

DARPA’s MXO Pitch Day will be held in-person on November 2, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, to fund short-term scientific discovery efforts. The event aims to advance scientific understanding, reduce technical uncertainty, and create future DARPA programs. It encourages participation from non-traditional organizations, small businesses, and universities new to DARPA funding. No specific budget amounts are mentioned in the description. The performance location for services is Chicago, Illinois.