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The ARM Institute's 26-01 Core Technology Project Call funds applied research and demonstration projects in robotics and AI for defense application areas, with preference for dual-use technologies that also benefit broader U.S. manufacturing. The call follows the ARM Institute's expanded cooperative agreement with the Department of the Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory valued at up to $87.
66 million in combined government funding and institute cost-share. Project topics include multi-modal AI inputs for manufacturing robotics, dexterous manipulation and assembly automation, perception and reasoning for cluttered environments, robot-to-robot collaboration on factory floors, AI-enabled quality inspection, human-robot teaming for advanced manufacturing, and adaptive manufacturing for defense supply chains.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to ARM Member Consortium organizations (470+ members across industry, academia, and government). Membership available to U.S. companies, universities, and nonprofits. Project teams must include at least one industry partner and demonstrate a path to manufacturing impact. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $2,000,000 total ARM funding distributed across multiple projects. Individual project budgets capped at $500,000 in ARM funding (plus required project cost-share). The 25-01 call awarded approximately $2,000,000 across four projects with total project values of approximately $4,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
ARM Institute 26-01 Core Technology Project Call for Defense Robotics and AI Manufacturing is funded by ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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