Opportunity
DARPA #DARPA-SS-27-01
DARPA RFI on Solid-State Direct Thermal-to-Electric Energy Conversion
Buyer
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Sciences Office (DSO)
Posted
October 23, 2026
Respond By
November 23, 2026
Identifier
DARPA-SS-27-01
DARPA is seeking information on solid-state direct thermal-to-electric energy conversion technologies. - Government buyer: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Sciences Office. - Opportunity: RFI DARPA-SS-27-01; this is a request for information, not a purchase solicitation or award. - Research focus: The current state of the art and technological limitations of solid-state direct thermal-to-electric energy conversion. - Related topic areas: Electronics, hardware, manufacturing, materials science, microchips, and systems. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products, services, quantities, and part numbers: None specified; no attachments were provided.
Description
The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is requesting information on the current state of the art and technological limitations of solid-state direct thermal-to-electric energy conversion technologies. Research topics listed include electronics, hardware, manufacturing, materials science, microchips, and systems. The response deadline is November 23, 2026.