SAM #DARPA-SN-26-80

DARPA AI Forge Program: RFI for University-Led AI Research Projects

DARPA is seeking input from U.S. universities for the AI Forge Program focused on advancing artificial intelligence research for national security. - The opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for goods or services. - Target respondents are U.S. universities, including military academies, with expertise in AI research areas such as interpretability, control, and adversarial robustness. - Projects are expected to be high-risk, high-reward, and fast-paced, with funding ranging from $750K to $3M per project for up to one year. - Universities must submit a single, authorized response detailing research capabilities, facilities, partnerships, and contracting experience. - Intellectual property generated is expected to be shared under open-source licensing. - No specific OEMs, products, or vendors are mentioned; the focus is on research capabilities and alignment with national security objectives. - Responses are due by June 22, 2026. - The contracting office is located at 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA.

Description

The AI Forge Program is seeking to identify the Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and research areas of interest of U.S. universities. The program intends to conduct high-impact, fast-paced, university-led, fundamental AI research aimed at solving AI Forge’s "Critical AI Challenges for National Security".

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