DARPA seeks innovative biological technologies that can enhance national defense capabilities by transforming how we protect military personnel. Research proposals should focus on breakthrough approaches that fundamentally reimagine biological systems for strategic protection, beyond incremental technological improvements.
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Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide
Department of DefenseDARPA - Information Innovation OfficeSeeking groundbreaking research proposals that explore unaddressed technological frontiers within the Information Innovation Office (I2O). The goal is to uncover novel approaches and solutions that push beyond current program boundaries and generate transformative capabilities for defense technology.
Due Nov 30, 2026Posted — - SourceClosedGRANT
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research
U.S. National Science FoundationU.S. National Science FoundationExplore cutting-edge computing research across foundational domains like algorithms, systems, emerging technologies, and human-centered computing. NSF's Future Computing Research initiative supports innovative projects advancing knowledge in computing, communications, and information science to drive technological breakthroughs.
$600,000 – $12,000,000Due Feb 05, 2026ClosedPosted — - SourceForecast
Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
NSWC DahlgrenA comprehensive research initiative seeking innovative naval engineering solutions to enhance maritime technology and operational capabilities through academic-industry collaboration and advanced educational partnerships.
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
Department of DefenseOffice of Naval ResearchSeeking innovative STEM research collaborations with Historically Black Colleges and Minority Institutions to advance naval science and technology capabilities. The program aims to enhance research infrastructure, develop cutting-edge solutions, and increase student engagement in critical defense-related scientific disciplines.
Due Dec 12, 2025ClosedPosted — - SourceActiveGRANT
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyExplore cutting-edge Measurement Science and Engineering research grants focused on advancing nanotechnology, AI, and advanced manufacturing. These opportunities aim to strengthen U.S. innovation, industrial competitiveness, and scientific capabilities across critical technology domains.
Due —Posted — - SourceActiveGRANT
Infrastructure Systems and People
U.S. National Science FoundationU.S. National Science FoundationA mobile interface exploring the complex interactions between infrastructure systems, technology, and human needs during normal and extreme conditions. The platform aims to visualize interdisciplinary research on system resilience, integration, and performance across urban, suburban, and rural environments.
Due —Posted — - SourceActiveGRANT
Verticals-enabling Intelligent Network Systems
U.S. National Science FoundationU.S. National Science FoundationNext-generation wireless network research spanning communications, computing, and cloud systems to advance U.S. leadership in 6G and emerging telecommunications. This multi-sector program funds both fundamental research and technology translation to improve network performance, resilience, and interoperability while building workforce expertise in advanced wireless technologies.
$1,500,000 – $6,000,000Due —Posted — Discover breakthrough technologies with potential Army applications through xTechSearch, an open competition seeking innovative solutions across five strategic portfolios. Participants can showcase transformative technologies that offer operational advantages and commercial viability, with opportunities to develop cutting-edge solutions for military systems.
Due Nov 09, 2025ClosedPosted Nov 07, 2025
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