Commercial Strategy Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) – Proposers Day

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Special Notice for its Commercial Strategy Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) Proposers Day, scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. The event is designed to highlight DARPA's ongoing efforts to commercialize high-impact technologies developed through agency programs and strengthen companies that service Department of Defense (DoD) needs. The EEI specifically aims to connect strong technical talent from DARPA performer teams with business expertise to bring new capabilities to market. By providing go-to-market tools, advice, and business acumen, the initiative supports the development of deliberate commercialization strategies for selling products to government and commercial markets. The Proposers Day represents an opportunity for potential participants to learn more about the program and its proven success in bridging technical innovation with business development.

The Proposers Day is an in-person event with specific registration requirements and participation guidelines. Contractors must register by Friday, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with a maximum of two representatives allowed per organization. Eligibility is limited to U.S. persons, and attendance does not require a registration fee, though government-issued photo identification is mandatory. The event supports the broader Commercial Solutions Opening solicitation (HR001124SC001) and will offer 10-minute one-on-one sessions with the Commercial Strategy Team. While attendance is not compulsory for proposing to the initiative, the Proposers Day provides a valuable opportunity for small-to-mid-sized companies and organizations that have previously supported DARPA R&D programs to gain insights into commercialization strategies. Interested parties can submit questions to EEIProposersDay@darpa.mil, and a potential virtual Proposers Day may be scheduled for those unable to attend in person.