# DARPA Announces Protein Palace Proposers Day

DARPA’s Multi X Office announced Protein Palace Proposers Day to introduce prospective proposers to research opportunities spanning biomanufacturing, dual-use-by-design approaches, manufacturing, materials science, and organics. Responses are due November 9, 2026 (**16 days remaining**). The notice does not specify the event date or location and describes research areas rather than a defined product or service procurement.

- Prospective research performers can assess whether their capabilities align with the listed topics and submit a response by November 9; the notice does not specify response procedures in the provided information.
- For procurement and business-development teams, this is an early opportunity to understand DARPA’s research interests and identify relevant technical capabilities, not a contract award or a defined solicitation for a product or service.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

### Sources
- [DARPA Protein Palace Proposers Day on biomanufacturing and materials research](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17285120) - DARPA