DARPA Surgical Competition
Help automate surgeries in unpredictable environments.
The DARPA Surgical Competition multiplies military and civilian healthcare on-demand surgical capacity where standard resources are constrained.
Teams around the world are invited to develop advanced robotic systems that assist human surgeons. The systems will also progressively perform complex surgical interventions autonomously in unpredictable trauma environments.
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| Sponsoring agency | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Start date | 9/22/2026 9:00 AM ET |
| End date | 3/26/2027 4:00 PM ET |
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| Contact | SurgicalCompetition@darpa.mil |
These federal prize competitions are conducted pursuant to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, as amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017. For complete rules, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions, please visit the hosting agency's competition page.
LAST UPDATED: September 22, 2026
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