UNifying Imaging with QUantum Entanglement (UNIQUE) Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO)
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is seeking innovative solutions through the UNifying Imaging with QUantum Entanglement (UNIQUE) program, solicitation number ARPA-H-SOL-26-162. This 18-month, two-phase initiative aims to develop a new biomedical imaging paradigm by integrating anatomical, functional, and molecular data using quantum-derived observables and entangled 511 keV photon pairs. The scope is divided into two technical areas: the Imaging Core, which focuses on physical systems for generating and measuring quantum observables, and the Computational Foundation, which focuses on AI-driven reconstruction and multimodal data fusion. ARPA-H anticipates awarding multiple Other Transaction Agreements to eligible universities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. The submission process is two-staged, requiring Solution Summaries by late October 2026 and Full Proposals by December 15, 2026. Full proposals must consist of three volumes covering technical and management plans, cost proposals, and administrative requirements. Evaluation is based on technical innovation and feasibility, proposer expertise, potential to transform biomedicine, and cost reasonableness. Notably, for-profit organizations that are not small businesses under NAICS 541714 are required to provide a meaningful cost share. All participants must adhere to strict HHS regulations regarding human stem cell research and prohibitions on dangerous gain-of-function research and funding for foreign entities in countries of concern.
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Amendment 01: The Proposers' Day has been updated to October 16th, 2026.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is posting this Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) in support of the UNifying Imaging with QUantum Entanglement (UNIQUE) Program. ARPA-H anticipates that multiple Other Transaction (OT) Agreements will result from this announcement.
Interested parties are invited to review the attached UNIQUE-ISO-ARPA-H-SOL-26-162 and UNIQUE ISO Attachments.
Additionally, proposers are encouraged to review the separate Special Notice, ARPA-H-SN-26-162, for information regarding the UNIQUE Proposers’ Day. Special Notice, ARPA-H-SN-26-162, is an independent announcement and is not attached to this ISO announcement.
All questions submitted to the ISO will be compiled and addressed. All answers will be posted to the UNIQUE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. Potential proposers are encouraged to monitor the FAQs page regularly for the latest information and updates: https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/unique/faqs
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