Proposer Days Special Notice.docx.pdf

Proposers’ Day Announcement for

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

Small Business Program

Opportunity: 2026 ARPA-H SBIR/STTR Solicitation

I. KEY INFORMATION

Table 1. Proposers’ Day Key Information Proposers’ Day June 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00

PM ET

Location Virtual Website for Registration https://solutions.arpa-h.gov/events Registration Opens April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET Registration Closes Closes 48 hours before event starts Program Contact Sam Gussman-Toh

Program Site https://solutions.arpa-h.gov/ask-a-question.

II. INTRODUCTION

This Special Notice (SN) is intended to alert the small business and research community to the upcoming ARPA-H FY26 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) solicitation and to notify potential proposers of an associated Proposers’ Day (PD). Under the cognizance of ARPA-H, the PD is being held to support the planned proposer community for the FY26 SBIR/STTR program.

Companies are encouraged to attend this optional event. PD is intended to:

• Draw attention to funding opportunities available to the small business and scientific community in the 2026 SBIR/STTR BAA (also referred to as Small Business Program Solicitation 4)

• Provide information about the solicitation to potential proposers, including details about overall program goals, topic areas, solution summary requirements, pitch requirements, other submission deliverables, and guidance on how to respond

• Share the intended scope, timeline, and scale of the 2026 SBIR/STTR program

• The Proposers’ Day will include overview presentations by ARPA-H personnel and opportunities for breakout discussions with the ARPA-H Program Managers overseeing the topics. If you are interested in participating in a breakout discussion, please select which breakout you would like to attend when registering for the event through the ARPA-H Solutions Site (https://solutions.arpa-h.gov/home).

• ARPA-H will collect participant questions throughout the event and publish questions and answers in a publicly available Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource.

Attendance is not required to submit a Solution Summary (i.e. abstract) or to be selected for funding. Information shared during the PD will be made available on the ARPA-H Opportunities page and SAM.gov.

Advance registration is required. Registration requests will only be accepted from the potential proposer community; participation is not intended for patients, patient advocates, media, or the general public.

III. EVENT OVERVIEW

• Who Should Attend - U.S. small businesses, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders interested in participating in ARPA-H’s SBIR/STTR programs

• Eligibility – To be eligible for SBIR or STTR awards, proposers must:

o Be a small business with no more than 500 employees o Have majority ownership by U.S. Citizens or another U.S. based small business o Perform all work in the U.S.

• What to Expect -o Overview of ARPA-H’s mission and funding mechanisms o Presentation of FY26 SBIR/STTR topics and technical areas o Guidance on eligibility, proposal requirements, and submission process o Breakout discussions with ARPA-H Program Managers and staff

IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• While not required, attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure a better understanding ARPA-H’s objectives for each topic and the selection process

• Presentation materials and a recording will be made available after the event at https://arpa-h.gov/news-and-events/events

• Questions regarding the Proposers’ Day or the FY26 SBIR/STTR solicitation may be directed to: https://solutions.arpa-h.gov/ask-a-question.

V. DISCLAIMERS

• This Proposers’ Day is for informational purposes only, attendance does not constitute a commitment to submit a proposal or guarantee funding

• No Solution Summaries or submission materials will be accepted or evaluated at the event

• All information provided is subject to change, refer to the official solicitation for final requirements