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I2O Office-Wide BAA: HR001126S0001 is sponsored by DARPA. This Broad Agency Announcement from DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) solicits novel research concepts across various areas, including AI.
It is a broad call for innovative research, and while not exclusively focused on open-source developer tools for AI local inference, it is a significant avenue for high-risk, high-reward AI research that could encompass such projects. Abstracts are required before full proposals.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, research organizations, and small businesses. Abstracts are required before full proposals, and only invited abstracts proceed to the full proposal stage. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 - $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for I2O Office-Wide BAA: HR001126S0001 are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
I2O Office-Wide BAA: HR001126S0001 is funded by DARPA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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