OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHR001126S0011

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

DARPA - Information Processing Technologies OfficeCloses Jun 22, 2027(252 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is DARPA's Information Processing Techniques Office open BAA for revolutionary research in information processing technologies not already covered by existing IPTO programs. It fits technology and software organizations doing genuine R&D, and explicitly excludes work that duplicates ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses without a defense-relevant research angle should not bother applying.

Best for
Technology and software companies doing R&D, Research universities and higher education institutions, Nonprofits with research missions, Individuals and other organizations with novel information processing research ideas
Not for
Businesses seeking funding for existing commercial products or operations, Organizations whose work duplicates current IPTO programs or other published solicitations, Companies in industries with no technology or research angle
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
77
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
R&D, Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 22, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the government's needs may submit a proposal, including small businesses, for-profit companies, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribal organizations, and higher education institutions. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for details.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Individuals are listed as an eligible applicant type, and small businesses may apply, but you should check the Eligibility Information section of the BAA to confirm your specific business structure qualifies.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

DARPA's Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO) BAA invites proposals for revolutionary research in information processing technologies not covered by existing IPTO programs. All responsible sources capable of meeting the government's needs may apply, including businesses, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations.

About this grant

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations.

Potential proposers are highly encouraged to visit the IPTO technical office page (https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/ipto) to view current and upcoming IPTO programs and solicitations in order to avoid proposing efforts that duplicate existing activities or that are responsive to other published IPTO solicitations.

Who can apply

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Technology
  • Defense
  • Science

Program contact

DARPA - Information Processing Technologies OfficeHR001126S0011@darpa.mil571-218-4375

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