# Generative Optogenetics Proposers Workshop

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpasn2619

- Solicitation number: DARPA-SN-26-19
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 5, 2026
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Contracting office: Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy (HR0011)
- NAICS: 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Product or service code: AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
- First posted: December 9, 2025
- Last posted: December 9, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f71088b5a7d147ec8d9b7e8edc304c81/view

## Description

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.

## Publications

- December 9, 2025: Special notice, due January 5, 2026. Notice f71088b5a7d147ec8d9b7e8edc304c81. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f71088b5a7d147ec8d9b7e8edc304c81/view

## Points of contact

- Dr. Matthew J. Pava, GO@darpa.mil

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