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Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA)

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DARPA is seeking groundbreaking research proposals focused on advanced materials analysis techniques that can characterize molecular structure, elemental composition, trace elements, and isotope ratios under ambient conditions without specialized sample preparation. The goal is to foster innovative methods that lead to revolutionary scientific breakthroughs or novel device and system developments, explicitly excluding projects that merely offer incremental improvements to current technologies. The solicitation, titled "Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA)," was posted on June 17, 2026, with a submission deadline of August 26, 2026. It is issued by the Defense Sciences Office within DARPA under the Department of Defense. Interested parties can contact the office via the provided email and phone number for additional information. The focus is on pushing the boundaries of materials analysis capabilities to open new frontiers in science and technology.

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DARPA seeks innovative materials analysis research excluding incremental improvements; proposals due August 26, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Darpa - Defense Sciences OfficeView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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HR001126S0013 Multi Modal Materials Analysis Abstract Instructions and Template

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HR001126S0013 MMoMA Abstract Summary Slide Template

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MMoMA Full Proposal Package Guidance for Planning Purposes

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Broad Agency Announcement HR001126S0013 Multi Modal Materials Analysis

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Darpa - Defense Sciences Office
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative solutions in the technical area of materials analysis, including surface and bulk analysis of molecular structure, elemental composition, trace elements and isotope ratios in samples, to be conducted under ambient conditions, without the need for special sample preparation. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

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