ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS
Research funding opportunity from AAL seeking disruptive applications for Army interests under competitive selection regulations.
Funder: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Due Dates: April 4, 2029 (final deadline) | Rolling submissions accepted until deadline
Funding Amounts: No specified ceiling or floor; award size and duration vary by project. Multiple award types (contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, OTAs) possible.
Summary: Supports basic and applied research on disruptive technologies to enhance Army capabilities, with broad eligibility and flexible funding mechanisms.
Key Information: Whitepaper submission is strongly encouraged before full proposal; topics are broad and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
Description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Army Applications Lab (AAL), under the U.S. Army Futures Command, seeks proposals for basic and applied research in disruptive technology areas that can significantly enhance Army capabilities and create first-mover advantages for both military and civilian applications. The BAA is open to a wide range of research topics relevant to Army modernization priorities, including but not limited to autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, advanced sensing, quantum technologies, human performance, contested logistics, and more.
The BAA is designed to foster innovation by engaging academia, industry, non-profits, and other organizations in developing novel solutions that address current and future Army needs. Proposals may include studies, modeling and simulation, technology demonstrators, prototypes, and feasibility analyses. The BAA supports a variety of award instruments, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Other Transactions (OTs).
