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DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) released its FY2026 Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001126S0001 on November 28, 2025, providing the widest entry point for AI researchers with breakthrough ideas that do not fit into a specific named DARPA program.
The BAA invites performers to propose bold, unconventional approaches capable of delivering decisive information and computational advantage to the United States and its allies.
I2O programs address four key thrust areas: (1) Transformative AI — developing trustworthy, disruptive artificial intelligence technologies that are ethically aligned and capable of interacting competently with humans; (2) Resilient, Adaptable, and Secure Software — formal methods and tools for building secure complex systems; (3) Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity and Privacy — AI-leveraged trustworthy cyber capabilities; and (4) Fighting in the Information Domain — protecting and detecting attacks across cognitive, semantic, tracking, and transport levels.
A fifth category covers novel capabilities outside mainstream approaches that provide decisive advantage. Proposal abstracts are accepted on a rolling basis until November 1, 2026, with full proposals due by November 30, 2026. This BAA is distinct from DARPA's STO and TTO office-wide BAAs, and specifically targets the information sciences and AI domain.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit proposals, including U.S. businesses of any size, universities, nonprofits, and federally-funded research and development centers (with limitations). Foreign entities may face additional restrictions based on classification and export-control considerations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 to $5,000,000 per award. Budget determined by technical approach, scope of work, and alignment with I2O priorities. Award instruments include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Other Transactions. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Innovate UK's Sovereign AI Proof of Concept programme funds proof of concept demonstrators of AI technologies with state-of-the-art performance across five strategic themes: fundamental AI research, materials discovery, biosciences and health, defense and national security, and AI-aided chip/hardware design. Individual project grants range from £50,000 to £120,000 (approximately USD $63,500-$152,400) from a total allocation of at least £1.6 million. Projects must be 1-3 months in duration, starting by January 2026 and completing by March 2026. The programme supports feasibility studies and industrial research, with funding covering up to 70% of costs for micro/small businesses, 60% for medium, and 50% for large organizations. Literature review studies and projects unable to scale are excluded.