Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in coordination with the Applied Research Institute (ARI), is conducting a long-term open solicitation for novel technology solutions under the Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS). This initiative seeks breakthrough technological advancements, processes, or research methods that represent new applications of technology to support the prototyping, experimentation, and adoption of disruptive research. The program functions as a digital marketplace of post-competition video pitches, where submitted solutions are assessed through competitive procedures to ensure they are available for rapid negotiation and award by Department of Defense activities via Other Transaction Authority.

Managed by the Departmental Offices under solicitation number DARPA-PS-25-05, this procurement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC15 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip. The ERIS platform allows government organizations to search, compare, and procure capabilities from industry, academia, and individual developers. Recent updates to the solicitation include the removal of the topic area regarding the detection and tracking of elusive targets across air, land, and space domains.

The response deadline for this ongoing solicitation is May 31, 2027. Submissions are coordinated through the ERIS Coordinator, and the solicitation history includes 17 attachments, such as updated announcements and evaluation criteria published between September 2025 and May 2026. This framework provides a streamlined acquisition pathway for revolutionary technologies intended to address DARPA-relevant research challenges through a competitive digital environment.