Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide
🏛 DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office
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Can you apply?
This grant is for innovative research teams proposing novel work in information processing technologies. DARPA's Broad Agency Announcement welcomes proposals from universities, companies, nonprofits, national laboratories, and other research organizations. Applicants must propose research that is not covered by existing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. The research should advance information processing capabilities through revolutionary or groundbreaking approaches.
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Program description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations.
Potential proposers are highly encouraged to visit the IPTO technical office page (https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/ipto) to view current and upcoming IPTO programs and solicitations in order to avoid proposing efforts that duplicate existing activities or that are responsive to other published IPTO solicitations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Proposal Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capability Statement
- Resumes of key personnel
- Letters of Commitment (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office
- 📧 HR001126S0011@darpa.mil
- 📞 571-218-4375
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.910 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$44,089,743
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$36,151,284
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$33,938,157
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$29,592,309
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$28,734,050
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$26,975,142
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$26,015,570
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$25,544,440
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$25,503,840
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$23,343,160
Top States by Funding
- CA 22 awards $252.2M
- MA 15 awards $151.2M
- MI 4 awards $75.0M
- NY 7 awards $58.9M
- NC 2 awards $52.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.910). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $465,182,503 | |
| 2025 | $322,093,385 | |
| 2026 est. | $352,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this DARPA IPTO grant?
Universities, companies, nonprofits, national laboratories, and other organizations capable of conducting research are eligible. Check DARPA's eligibility page for specific organizational requirements.
What kind of research does IPTO fund?
Information processing technologies—including AI, computing systems, machine learning, data analytics, and related fields. Your work must not duplicate existing IPTO programs.
How do I know if my research is already covered?
Visit the IPTO technical office page to review current and upcoming programs. Avoid proposing work that overlaps with published solicitations.
What is the application deadline?
This BAA has a fixed deadline of June 22, 2027. Plan your submission timeline accordingly.
What are the typical award amounts and project durations?
DARPA awards vary widely by research scope and complexity. Contact the IPTO program manager early to discuss funding expectations for your proposed work.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the IPTO technical office page thoroughly before proposing. Duplicating existing work is a fast path to rejection.
- Contact the IPTO program manager early with your research concept. DARPA values pre-submission engagement.
- Focus on revolutionary or transformational approaches, not incremental improvements. DARPA funds high-risk, high-reward research.
- Use clear, specific technical language. Reviewers are experts; avoid vague claims about impact.
- Build a team with relevant expertise and strong track records. DARPA evaluates proposer capability as much as the idea.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing research that duplicates ongoing IPTO programs or responding to other published solicitations without checking. Submitting unfocused proposals lacking clear technical innovation or revolutionary potential. Underestimating the importance of team qualifications and prior relevant work.
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