High-efficiency Nitrogen Oxidation (HNO3)
Agency: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Assistance Listings: 12.910 -- Research and Technology Development
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the foundational technologies to enable high-rate, energy efficient, decentralized nitric acid manufacturing to protect critical supply chains in the defense industrial base and redefine energetics manufacturing in contested logistics environments. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Grantor contact information
Description
BAA Coordinator
HNO3@darpa.mil
Documents
Link to additional information
Closing: February 5, 2026
See Full Announcement for details.
Award
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Program Funding
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Funding opportunity number:
HR001126S0005
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Other
Procurement contract
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 1, 2025
Archive date:
March 7, 2026
