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Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm is sponsored by Department of the Army, Army SBIR|STTR Program Office. This STTR opportunity focuses on developing and integrating distributed Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that can collaboratively control a multi-agent Group 1 or Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) swarm to defend an area against a numerically superior attacking enemy swarm.
It seeks software algorithms for decentralized execution, inter-drone communication, and targeting, enabling UAS swarms to degrade or destroy multiple enemy drones.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses that formally collaborate with a research institution in Phase I and Phase II. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: up to $300,000 (1-6 months); Phase II: Prototype development and demonstration (amount not specified). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm is funded by Department of the Army, Army SBIR|STTR Program Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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