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The DARPA Strategic Technology Office-wide Innovation Solutions Opening (DARPA-PS-26-09) is a rolling solicitation that accepts proposals for revolutionary advances in national security technology.
STO's primary technology interests include advanced computing, AI applications, autonomy algorithms, communications, electromagnetic warfare, radar and sensing, robotics, directed energy systems, space systems, human-machine collaboration, signal processing, and logistics analytics.
The program uses a two-phase process: applicants first submit 3-page abstracts describing their innovative idea; promising concepts receive invitations for full proposals. Work must represent revolutionary advances rather than incremental improvements and demonstrate clear national security relevance.
This is distinct from DARPA's DSO and I2O office-wide BAAs, focusing specifically on STO's mission of system-level integration and operational capability demonstration. The solicitation remains open through October 31, 2027, providing a long runway for submission. STO particularly values solutions that bridge the gap between laboratory research and operational deployment.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. companies, universities, research institutions, non-U.S. organizations, individuals, and government entities. Small businesses and minority institutions are encouraged to apply. University-Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) and FFRDCs are highly discouraged from applying unless exceptions are granted. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows multiple awards anticipated. Individual award amounts vary by project scope. Typical DARPA STO awards range from $500,000 to $10,000,000 or more for multi-year efforts. Applicants submit cost estimates with 3-page abstracts. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DARPA Strategic Technology Office Innovation Solutions Opening for AI Autonomy and Robotics are due October 31, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DARPA Strategic Technology Office Innovation Solutions Opening for AI Autonomy and Robotics is funded by DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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DARPA Strategic Technology Office Innovation Solutions Opening for AI Autonomy and Robotics (DARPA-PS-26-09) is sponsored by DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO). This is a rolling solicitation that accepts proposals for revolutionary advances in national security technology. It seeks innovative research ideas for topics not addressed by ongoing STO programs, with a focus on AI autonomy and robotics.
DARPA Strategic Technology Office Innovation Solutions Opening for AI Autonomy and Robotics is sponsored by DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO). A rolling solicitation that accepts proposals for revolutionary advances in national security technology, with a focus on AI autonomy and robotics. Specifically excludes research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
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.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
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