Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

The Information Processing Techniques Office is seeking groundbreaking research proposals through a broad agency announcement that targets innovative ideas outside the scope of its existing and planned programs. Proposers are strongly urged to review current IPTO initiatives to ensure submissions are truly novel and do not overlap with ongoing or previously announced efforts, as duplication will disqualify proposals. This solicitation, identified by HR001126S0011, is open for submissions until June 22, 2027, and is directed at organizations and researchers capable of advancing transformative technologies in information processing, artificial intelligence, human-machine collaboration, and related fields. The effort is not restricted to specific topics but prioritizes bold, high-risk concepts that could redefine the future of computing and information systems. All proposals must be submitted through the official grants.gov portal, and questions or technical inquiries should be directed to the designated point of contact at DARPA’s Information Processing Technologies Office, reachable via email at hr001126s0011@darpa.mil or phone at 571-218-4375. There is no set-aside classification, and the solicitation is open to all eligible U.S.-based entities, with no specific NAICS code assigned. Performance may occur anywhere within the United States, and the agency encourages submissions from academia, industry, and nonprofit research institutions capable of executing ambitious, unconventional research.