DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC) Industry Day

The DARPA Biological Technologies Office is hosting a hybrid Industry Day on September 22, 2026 to introduce the DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC) and to foster teaming among organizations with expertise in autonomous robotic trauma surgery. Attendance is optional, but participants can showcase capabilities in short “lightning” talks and submit one‑page teaming profiles to identify potential collaborators. The competition aims to develop a minimum viable autonomous surgical robot, progressing through component‑gate evaluations, collaborative surgery with a human surgeon, and fully independent trauma procedures. No formal proposal or prize application is required at this stage; the event serves as an information‑sharing and networking forum for future DARPA solicitations. • Date & format: September 22, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM ET, hybrid (in‑person at 4075 Wilson Blvd, Suite 201, Arlington, VA + virtual link). • Registration deadline: September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (first‑come, first‑served; 70 in‑person, 1,000 virtual spots). • Eligibility: Individuals ≥ 18 years, not on Specially Designated Nations list; non‑U.S. citizens must submit DARPA Form 60 or an Official Visit Request by September 11, 2026. • Participation: Optional; not required for competition qualification. • Opportunities: 3‑minute lightning talks (request by Sep 18) and one‑page teaming profiles (submit by Sep 18). • Contact: Jeremy Pamplin, BTO Program Manager ([email protected]).