Non-Optical Methods for High Speed Protein Control

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Special Notice · DARPA-SN-26-89

posted 8 June 2026 · closes 8 December 2026 · NAICS 541714 · PSC AC12 · 3 postings

Summary

DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is seeking innovative solutions for rapidly switchable, non‑optogenetic protein domains that enable real‑time cellular control and massless information transfer across cell membranes. The effort aims to create a new molecular tool to augment existing synthetic biology platforms, representing a high‑impact advanced biotechnology development.

View the official notice ↗

Want to know why the government is buying what they buy? Subscribe to the OODA Daily Pulse

The OODA Daily Pulse Report provides a detailed summary of the top technology, cybersecurity and global risks of the day. Our analysts curate stories, articles and insights from hundreds of vetted sources to inform your decisions and our research team provides long form context on topics destined to be of importance. Delivered free to your inbox five days a week at 10:00am.