DARPA Microsystems Technology Office grants

[BU Office of Sponsored Programs]

Good morning, 

DARPA's MTO (Microsystems Technology Office) supports "DARPA’s mission of creating and preventing strategic surprise by investing in areas such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), electronics, computing, photonics and biotechnology." They just updated their current BAA open until 2014 (YOU CAN SUBMIT ANYTIME BEFORE THEN, in fact, earlier is better because the money will run out, and projects not funded in earlier rounds may be selected in later rounds). 

Here are their areas of focus: 

In recent years, the proliferation of commercial components and manufacturing processes has made advanced technologies accessible to all, leveling the playing field. In response, MTO is dedicated to leveraging, countering and transcending these commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) approaches. MTO aims to multiply the power of COTS by aggregating, adapting and integrating components into networks and systems for the benefit of the warfighter. MTO seeks methods for countering threats (both incidental and intentional) that arise from sustained advancements in cheap and readily available technologies. Lastly, MTO develops high-risk, high-reward technologies outside and beyond the scope of the commercial industry to secure the DoD’s technological superiority. By continuing to create revolutionary capabilities, MTO seeks to “un-level” the playing field.

 Heterogeneous Integration

 Emerging MEMs Technologies

 Energy-Efficient Computing

 Non-Silicon Electronics

 Novel Photonic Devices

 Quantum Devices

 Hardware Assurance, Reliability & Validation

 Low Volume Microsystems Manufacturing

 Signal Processing Hardware

 Low Power Electronics

 Thermal Management

 Advanced Imaging Architectures

 Photonic & Electronic Interconnects

 Microsystem Design & CAD

 Biological & Biomedical Microsystems

 Chip Scale Sensors

 Microsystems for Directed Energy

 Microsystems for Precision Navigation & Timing

 Microsystems for RF/Optical Transceivers

 Other Microsystems Technology Topic Areas

The proposals are SHORT - they are only looking for a white paper - and they offer a quick turnaround time for responding. 

Check out DARPA's MTO here: http://www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/MTO_Solicitations.aspx

BAA 12-64 can be downloaded here: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3ac6223c91d1fd05f98f8c5bc644ad2d&tab=core&_cview=1

A more thorough discussion of MTO's focus can be found here: http://www.darpa.mil/our_work/MTO/

-Your OSP.