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Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) is a grant from the DARPA Defense Sciences Office that funds research integrating formal reasoning with machine learning to build robust, high-assurance AI systems for complex engineering challenges. The program, classified as a Disruption Opportunity, targets fundamental advances in AI that can be applied to national defense applications.
Eligible applicants include universities, research organizations, and small businesses. Award amounts are not specified in the solicitation, and the application deadline is April 10, 2026.
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Records Retention Policy Impacts Old SAM Registration Data Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Information Session Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Information Session Contract Opportunity Type ##### Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM EST ##### Feb 04, 2026 12:17 PM EST ##### DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) ##### DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY ##### 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) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is sponsoring an Information Session webcast to provide information to potential proposers on the objectives of an anticipated Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Disruption Opportunity (DO).
The Information Session will be held via webcast on February 19, 2026, from 1:00 p. m. to 4:00 p.
m. (Eastern Time). Advance registration is required for viewing the webcast.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, research organizations, small businesses Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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