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DARPA Artificial Intelligence Exploration AIE Program Announcement for Rapid AI Research is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA's Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE) Program Announcement (DARPA-PA-25-03) constitutes a series of unique funding opportunities that use streamlined contracting procedures and funding mechanisms to achieve a start date within three months of an opportunity announcem…
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ISR Workspace: Increased Contract Volume Show Details) Jun 26, 2026 Following the implementation of revisions to the ISR eligibility logic within the Subcontracting Plan Reporting system on June 9, 2026, contractors might observe an increased volume of contracts and subcontracts in their Eligible Workspace. The inclusion of these records does not automatically necessitate an ISR submission.
Contractors must evaluate the specific subcontracting plans associated with each contract and subcontract to determine their reporting obligations. # Program Announcement for Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE) DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) #### Looking for contract opportunity help? APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses.
Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities. APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).
* **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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DARPA Artificial Intelligence Exploration AIE Program Announcement for Rapid AI Research is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) is sponsored by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. This award supports the development of high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of kidney cancer and ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes, with a focus on well-formulated, testable hypotheses and strong scientific rationale.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Patient-Centered Focus Area Award is sponsored by Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), Department of Defense. This award supports the exploration and development of impactful and innovative concepts under a patient-centered focus that could ultimately lead to major advancements in patients' overall quality of life.
FY26 Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Concept Award is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This award supports the initial exploration of highly innovative, untested, potentially ground-breaking novel concepts in rare cancers. The potential impact may be near-term or long-term but must move beyond a minor advancement and demonstrate the potential to lead to a fundamentally new strategy or approach. Must address focus areas like Biology, Preclinical Research Model, Therapy, or AI/ML Model.
DARPA's FY26 Release 6 carries seven SBIR and three STTR topics closing October 21, 2026. TRIAGE-X and ICU-in-a-Box are listed at $2 million each, CORPS at $750,000 — not Phase I feasibility money. Meanwhile DoW FY-27 Release 1 pre-released October 7 with 25 topics, zero of them DARPA's, and a new one-proposal-per-topic rule that took effect October 1. Here is how to read both calendars.
Read articleDPA26BZ06-DV023 is a Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR paying $700,000 over 18 months plus a $500,000 option. The physics demands 256x more transmit power than the systems that qualify you to compete, and DARPA will not accept modeling alone as proof. Here is the eligibility wall, the five engineering problems, and who can realistically win it before the October 21 close.
Read articleRelease 6's SBIR topics got the attention. Its three STTR topics — SHIELDER, fuel-flexible electric propulsion, and hypersonic wind tunnel noise diagnostics — are all Direct-to-Phase-II, all require a research institution to perform at least 30 percent of the work, and all close October 21, 2026. The feasibility gates are the real filter.
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