DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) for Commercial Strategy

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a solicitation under its Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) program aimed at accelerating the transition and commercialization of innovative technologies derived from DARPA-funded research. The objective is to address both military and civilian capability gaps by bringing revolutionary concepts into practical applications that meet operational needs or introduce new technological advancements. The solicitation emphasizes diverse technical and business solutions, encouraging proposals that offer novel approaches to closing these capability gaps. This solicitation, managed by DARPA’s Commercial Strategy team within the Director’s Office, also supports the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI), which provides funding to integrate embedded entrepreneurs into performing organizations. These embedded entrepreneurs assist with commercialization and business development efforts to enhance the transition of technologies from research to market. The solicitation, identified by number HR001126RE007, was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2027. It is open for organizations under the NAICS code 541 and is administered out of DARPA’s office in Arlington, Virginia. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Melissa Ramirez, reachable via the provided email.