Before an idea becomes a program, it gets mulled, kicked around, and questioned.
During this period of contemplation, our program managers talk – a lot – to experts, potential transition partners, and each other. But we often wonder: What information are we missing that would provide much-needed context for program development?
Researchers, end users, and other stakeholders are encouraged to read through our Ideas Under Incubation. If inspired, share your thoughts.
*See important disclaimers and notes
Information Innovation Office (I2O)
- AI FORGE: Fostering Research and Growth in Emerging Artificial Intelligence
In partnership with the U.S. National Science Foundation, AI FORGE aims to establish an industry/university/government consortium on AI research focused on solving AI critical challenges for national security. The goal is to accelerate adoption by industry and federal agencies. | Contact Program Manager Matthew Marge
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO)
- Quantum and photonic backend processing
Can quantum and integrated photonic technologies dramatically change sensor backend or receiver designs by replacing analog to digital converters, enabling analog processing, improving tunability, and other functions? | Contact Program Manager Jonathan Hoffman
- Low-loss high permeability and permittivity materials
Are there novel materials with high permeability and high permittivity that allow dynamic control to radically change the capability of traditional capacitors, transformers, circuit substrates, electrically small antennas, and other components? | Contact Program Manager Jonathan Hoffman
- Low-SWaP, high bandwidth HF-UHF antennas/receivers
As lower frequency electromagnetic waves typically require large antennas and receive systems, are there novel quantum, photonic, or even classical approaches that can dramatically reduce the size, weight, and power (SWAP) and improve sensitivity over the current state of the art? | Contact Program Manager Jonathan Hoffman
Disclaimers
- Do not send classified information. Any proprietary information should be clearly marked as “proprietary.”
- This is neither a formal request for information (RFI) nor a solicitation. We are posting this information solely to provide insights into DARPA’s areas of interest; it does not constitute a formal solicitation for responses or proposals.
- Please do not use this mechanism to address DARPA RFIs or any active solicitations such as broad agency announcements, program solicitations, and/or research announcements. Questions regarding active solicitations are not relevant and will not be addressed.
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- Please be advised that DARPA is neither obligated to acknowledge receipt of the information received nor provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
