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    A DARPA debrief

    Six former Program Managers discuss their experiences and what comes after a tour of duty at the agency.

    They share their initial anxieties, the challenges of working on projects outside their expertise, and the unique culture of support and urgency that defines DARPA. Discover how they transitioned from the agency back to the private and public sectors, and how their time at DARPA continues to shape their careers and the future of technology.

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    You're not managing a program. You're really kind of leading an entire effort about how you might think about changing a field or changing a technology.

    – Anne Fischer, former DARPA program manager

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    Ride along with RACER

    In a series of final tests, demonstrations, and experiments this Fall, RACER vehicles demonstrated the ability to navigate complex terrain without human intervention, freeing up soldiers for other critical tasks.

    In this 360-degree video, experience what it’s like to ride along the RACER Heavy Platform during the mine clearing demonstration. | 3:36

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    Transforming battlefield casualty care

    DARPA is focusing on the Live Chain: The critical steps of tactical combat casualty care that bridge the gap between injury on the battlefield and arrival at surgical care. The Live Chain encompasses self-aid, buddy-aid, medic care, en-route care during evacuation, and ultimately, surgical intervention.

    The aim is to ensure warfighters survive the pre-surgical period despite the increased time between injury and definitive medical care.

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Communities

Our program managers work closely with partners and stakeholders of all kinds. Together, we create technological surprise for U.S. national security.  

DARPA newcomers

With a focus on nontraditional performers, DARPAConnect aims to break down barriers of entry.

Industry

From startups to traditional defense contractors, private industry serves a vital role in our mission as research performers and transition partners. 

Small businesses

Small businesses exemplify the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit we seek. See how we support the SBIR/STTR journey.

Defense and government

To accelerate adoption, we collaborate with partners across the Department of War and federal agencies. 

Academia

Much of our research explores fundamental scientific breakthroughs. Explore opportunities tailored for faculty, postdocs, and university labs.

Investors and entrepreneurs

Our Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative seeks the best minds in business to transition our technologies to commercial markets.

Technical Offices

Our six technical offices put DARPA’s mission into action. 
Their leaders and program managers plan and execute a constantly evolving portfolio of research programs, challenges, and transition activities. 

Biological Technologies Office
Defense Sciences Office
Information Innovation Office
Microsystems Technology Office
Strategic Technology Office
Tactical Technology Office

Work at DARPA

DARPA pursues research that leads to transformational change rather than incremental advances. It does so collaboratively as part of a robust innovation ecosystem that includes academic, industry, and defense and government partners from diverse disciplines and approaches.

 

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