Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA) Proposers Day

Background
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an in-person Proposers Day for the Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA) program. The event aims to provide information about the MICA program, facilitate discussions, address questions from potential proposers, and allow attendees to share their capabilities and ideas for teaming arrangements.

This initiative aligns with DARPA's mission to advance technologies that can enhance national security.

Work Details
The Proposers Day will feature presentations by DARPA, including a technical briefing on the planned Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) objectives and content. Following these presentations, there will be lightning round sessions and poster sessions designed to promote collaboration among attendees.

The program focuses on accurate design, simulation, and fabrication of integrated molecules and microsystems, specifically targeting:
1. Physics-based methods for predicting dynamic performance of molecules integrated with microsystems.
2. Methods for accurate placement and immobilization of molecules at microsystem interfaces to enable active control of catalyst activity.
3. Robust attachment of catalytic molecules to microsystems for reaction cascades that synthesize new materials or provide therapeutic inventions.
4. Compatibility with standard microelectronics manufacturing processes.

Place of Performance
The event will take place at Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), 8283 Greensboro Drive, Hamilton Building Auditorium, McLean, VA 22102.