DARPA is holding a hybrid Proposers Day for the upcoming BEST program 19 February 2025.
BEST seeks to improve the management of combat wound infection by developing wearable, automated technologies that can predict and prevent a wound infection before it can occur, and to eliminate an infection if it has already taken hold.
BEST performers will develop novel bioelectronic smart bandages comprised of wound infection sensor and treatment modules.
Non-US citizens must register by 12 February 2025 and submit a DARPA Form 60 (non-Government) or Official Visit Request via the Washington embassy (Government).