Technology Transition

The Adaptive Execution Office (AEO) was created to accelerate the transition of game-changing DARPA technologies to the Department of Defense, other Federal departments and agencies and private-sector partners. AEO maintains robust relationships with the full range of potential end users of DARPA-supported technologies, and assists DARPA program managers with the planning and execution of demonstrations and field trials to promote technology transition to warfighters and others.

In addition to the six technical offices that manage the Agency’s research portfolio, DARPA operates the Adaptive Execution Office , a support office chartered to accelerate the transition of game-changing DARPA technologies into Department of Defense capabilities. AEO provides DARPA with robust connections to the warfighter community and assists the Agency with the planning and execution of technology demonstrations and field trials to promote adoption by the Services.

The Adaptive Execution Office sponsors operational immersion events to assist DARPA program managers early in their tenure. “PM Boot Camp,” as it is known, is intended to build program managers’ confidence in reaching out to relevant Service partners. The events place program managers in a ride-along role during live military exercises or operations, providing a forum for discussion and networking that can build enduring relationships with DARPA customers.

DARPA has invested more than $200 million in support of President Obama's Brain Initiative since 2014. This Federal investment has accelerated the development of innovative neurotechnologies with the potential to improve human health and change the way people live, work, and play. On March 2, 2016, DARPA will host a small meeting of technology-minded investors, scientists, and entrepreneurs to showcase several current, cutting-edge neurotechnology efforts, consider future trajectories and potential applications, and encourage continued investment and eventual commercialization of some of these technologies. Space is limited. Interested parties with venture portfolios in this domain should email justin.sanchez@darpa.mil for more information and registration details.

Col. Joseph Angyal joined DARPA in 2016 as the special assistant to the director and U.S. Army operational liaison. Previously, he served as the deputy director of the U.S. European Command Joint Cyber Center in Stuttgart, Germany.