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Hoboken - SBIR XL

Department of War · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency · SBIR Topic · 26.BZ

posted 5 August 2026 · closed 23 September 2026

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Summary

The Department of War, via DARPA, seeks SBIR proposals to develop critical subsystems for an integrated underwater 3D concrete printing system that can use local sediments and seawater to fabricate structural objects and repairs in near‑shore or medium depth environments. The effort aims to create rapid, flexible, and environmentally conscious construction capabilities for expeditionary and commercial applications, building on the DARPA Trenton program’s low‑binder concrete formulations.

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