Bio Attribution Challenge
Drive new ideas for how to identify and trace modified biological sequences, such as proteins, genes, and genomes.
The DARPA Bio Attribution Challenge is a virtual competition designed to spur innovation in identifying, characterizing, and attributing modified threat sequence data (protein, gene, and genome) within a simulated environment. Explore different methodologies that can be more efficient and effective than current state-of-the-art (SOTA) tools.
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| Sponsoring agency | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) |
| Start date | 03/12/2026 8:00 AM ET |
| End date | 06/15/2026 5:00 PM ET |
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| Contact | BioAttribution@darpa.mil |
Apply for the Bio Attribution Challenge
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: March 11, 2026
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