The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has issued a notice soliciting feedback from the investment community on its Venture Horizons initiative.
According to the request for information posted on SAM.gov May 12, DARPA seeks to connect investors with DARPA program managers, research and development performers and other subject matter experts through the new initiative.
What Is Venture Horizons?
Venture Horizons is an initiative designed to bridge the gap between top-tier investors and DARPA’s advanced R&D efforts. It aims to boost the effects of the agency’s technological advancements by enabling investors to access DARPA’s portfolio and subject matter experts to create investment opportunities, paving the way for impactful results.
These investment prospects reinforce the strategic partnerships between DARPA and the investment community, facilitating the development, expansion and deployment of technologies funded by the agency for the Department of Defense, commercial or dual-purpose markets.
The RFI intends to gather responses addressing four key areas. First, it highlights investment goals, including an investment entity’s capacity to invest, performance record and willingness to self-certify that it is free from adversarial capital or partners. Second, the notice focuses on history and domain expertise, particularly in technology categories aligned with the six DARPA technical offices. The third key area is commitment of service, emphasizing a commitment to supporting the agency’s national and economic security objectives. Finally, the RFI seeks unique capabilities relevant to DARPA, including staff with current security clearances, geographical sector preferences or restrictions and hands-on performance.
