Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide
DARPA's Information Innovation Office seeks groundbreaking research proposals on novel topics not covered by its current or planned programs.
Funder: DARPA - Information Innovation Office
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Full application/offers due)
Funding Amounts: No specified ceiling/floor; awards typically vary by project scope and are subject to negotiation.
Summary: Supports groundbreaking research in information science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced computing for national security.
Key Information: Currently under a temporary pause; only select encouraged proposals accepted until further notice.
Description
The DARPA Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits proposals for revolutionary research in information science and technology, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and advanced computing. The goal is to develop innovative solutions that provide the U.S. military and intelligence community with significant technological advantages and address complex national security challenges. This BAA is designed to capture ideas not currently addressed by ongoing I2O programs or other published solicitations.
As of May 21, 2026, the BAA is temporarily paused due to internal organizational changes, including an office name update and a realignment of strategic priorities. During this pause, new abstract submissions are not accepted, but proposers who have received explicit, written encouragement from DARPA to submit a full proposal may continue to do so. The BAA is expected to resume after refinement of its requirements.
