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Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE) Program Announcement (DARPA-PA-25-03) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This program supports high-risk, high-payoff projects to establish the feasibility of new AI concepts within 18 months of award, focusing on trustworthy AI systems for national security missions. It utilizes streamlined contracting procedures for rapid initiation of projects.
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* **Contract Opportunity Type:**Solicitation (Original) * **Original Published Date:**Dec 05, 2024 12:11 pm EST * **Original Date Offers Due:**Dec 04, 2025 05:00 pm EST * **Inactive Policy:**Manual * **Original Inactive Date:**Jan 03, 2026 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH * 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) * **Place of Performance:** The mission of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is to make strategic, early investments in science and technology that will have long-term positive impact on our Nation’s security.
In support of this mission, DARPA has pioneered groundbreaking research and development (R&D) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for more than five decades.
Today, DARPA continues to lead innovation in AI research through a large, diverse portfolio of fundamental and applied R&D AI programs aimed at shaping a future for AI technology where machines may serve as trusted and collaborative partners in solving problems of importance to national security.
The AI Exploration (AIE) program is one key element of DARPA’s broader AI investment strategy that will help ensure the U.S. maintains a technological advantage in this critical area. ### Contracting Office Address * 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET * ARLINGTON , VA 222032114 ### Primary Point of Contact * DARPA-PA-25-03@darpa.
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Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE) Program Announcement (DARPA-PA-25-03) is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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