Opportunity timeline

PostedDec 19, 2025
DeadlineDec 18, 2026

In plain English

DARPA's Strategic Technology Office wants revolutionary research ideas for new technologies that could help the military, especially those not covered by current programs. They are looking for innovative solutions across many areas, including AI, robotics, communications, and sensing, to create breakthrough systems for various combat environments. Small businesses can propose research for funding through different agreement types, and it's recommended to review existing DARPA programs and contact program managers before submitting.

About this opportunity

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) anticipates funding a limited number of proposals under this solicitation. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. The Strategic Technology Office (STO) at DARPA regularly publishes solicitations requesting responses to specific program topics. This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not addressed by ongoing STO programs or other published DARPA solicitations. To avoid proposals that duplicate existing…

Time remaining

Closes Dec 18, 2026

95Days
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16Hours
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06Min
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58Sec

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BS-A5740F