# IARPA Process IARPA follows [[The Heilmeier Catechism]] One way that an IARPA program manager fleshes out an idea is to hold a 1-2 day workshop bringing together potential researchers and users - advisory and informal ([Workshops](https://www.iarpa.gov/index.php/working-with-iarpa/workshops)) Phase one contracts can be $5.2m (see [[Raytheon BBN gets 1.7M federal deal to develop automation system]]) Programs can be estimated at $10-15M per year