High-efficiency Nitrogen Oxidation (HNO3)
Posted: Dec 01, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 02/05/2026
Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the foundational technologies to enable high-rate, energy efficient, decentralized nitric acid manufacturing to protect critical supply chains in the defense industrial base and redefine energetics manufacturing in contested logistics environments. 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.
Synopsis
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the foundational technologies to enable high-rate, energy efficient, decentralized nitric acid manufacturing to protect critical supply chains in the defense industrial base and redefine energetics manufacturing in contested logistics environments. 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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 12.910 - Research and Technology Development
Contact Information
Agency: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Contact: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Email: HNO3@darpa.mil
Phone: 571-218-4565
BAA Coordinator
HNO3@darpa.mil
HNO3@darpa.mil
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Jan 05, 2026 09:17:53 AM EST
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