Generative Optogenetics Proposers Workshop

The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Proposer’s Workshop in support of an anticipated Program Solicitation (PS) for the Generative Optogenetics (GO) program. The Proposers Workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the Greater DC area (specific venue location to be announced on the registration website). Advance registration is required. Registrants will have the opportunity to provide teaming profiles and give a lightening talk.

There are a limited number of timeslots for lightening talks, so they must be scheduled upon registration on a first come first served basis. Note, all times listed in this announcement and on the registration website are Eastern Time.