# DARPA to Host Surgical Competition Industry Day

DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office (BTO) will hold a virtual second industry day for potential competitors in the DARPA Surgical Competition on November 4, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Registration closes November 2, 2026, **18 days from October 15**. The notice is informational: it does not announce a solicitation or award, or specify contract requirements.

- Biomedical and surgical research organizations interested in the competition can register by November 2 to participate in the industry day.
- Procurement teams should treat the event as an opportunity to learn about the competition, not as an open solicitation or confirmed contract opportunity; no contract value or specific requirements are provided.
- The notice does not provide a registration link or venue details, so prospective participants should use the event notice’s available registration instructions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Healthcare
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- Biological Technologies Office (BTO)

### Sources
- [DARPA BTO Virtual Industry Day for the DARPA Surgical Competition](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17243148) - SAM
- [DARPA Biological Technologies Office Industry Day for the Surgical Competition](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17248973) - DARPA