RTWS Termination, Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative

The contract involved the commercialization of a wireless subdural interface device known as the Bioelectronic Interface to the Sensory Cortex. The scope included a range of strategic and developmental tasks such as program management, hiring an Embedded Entrepreneur, defining and validating commercial opportunities with a clear value proposition, and developing both commercialization and regulatory strategies. The contract also covered the execution of a go-to-market plan, creation of a development plan for a minimum viable product, and preparation of a fundraising plan and pitch deck. Additionally, it involved transferring post-processing activities from Lincoln Labs to a commercial foundry to facilitate scalable production. This award, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was terminated and subsequently made public with limited releasable details due to the sensitive nature of the Statement of Work. The contract was associated with solicitation number HR0011-23-C-0132, posted in June 2025, with performance based in New York, NY. The initiative aimed to bridge advanced research with commercial application in bioelectronic interfaces, leveraging entrepreneurial expertise and comprehensive planning to bring the technology to market. The point of contact for the contract was St. Clair Larry from DARPA.