Hearing Enhancement through ARtificially Intelligent NeurotechnoloGy (HEARING) - Proposers' Day
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has issued a Special Notice for a Proposers' Day for its Hearing Enhancement through ARtificially Intelligent NeurotechnoloGy (HEARING) Program. This event, scheduled for June 8, 2026, in Arlington, VA (Hybrid), aims to inform the scientific community about the upcoming Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) for the HEARING program and facilitate teaming.
Purpose of Proposers' Day
The Proposers' Day is designed to provide potential bidders with a comprehensive understanding of the HEARING Program's goals, scope, and anticipated proposal structure. It also offers a crucial opportunity for participants to identify and connect with potential collaborators for future submissions. Attendance is optional and not a prerequisite for responding to the future ISO.
HEARING Program Scope
The HEARING Program seeks to develop a novel, hearing-assistive platform that directly engages the brain's hearing centers. The objective is to significantly improve hearing capabilities in complex environments, addressing the challenges of hearing loss through advanced neurotechnology. The program is structured around three key Technical Areas (TAs):
- TA1: Intracortical Device(s): Focuses on minimally invasive neural interfaces.
- TA2: Dynamic Sound Modulator: Involves a wearable device designed to act as a central hub.
- TA3: Auditory Read & Write Algorithm: Aims at developing algorithms for brain-computer interfaces.
Event Details & Participation
The Proposers' Day will be held on June 8, 2026, in Arlington, VA, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
- Registration: Opens May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET.
- In-person registration closes: June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET (or when capacity is reached).
- Virtual attendance registration closes: June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Participation Opportunities:
- Lightning Talks: In-person only, requiring advanced submission by June 3, 2026.
- Posters: In-person only, for summarizing research interests and capabilities.
- Teaming Profiles: Virtual submission via a provided link to aid in collaborator identification.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Proposers' Day).
- Anticipated Awards: Multiple awards with Other Transaction Award types are anticipated from the future Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026.
- Proposers' Day Date: June 8, 2026.
Additional Notes
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or obligate ARPA-H to award any contracts. There is no fee for registration, but advance registration is mandatory; same-day registration will not be available. Interested parties should review the HEARING Special Notice ARPA-H-SN-26-154 for full details and website links.