Scalable Platform for Enterprise Engineering and Deployment towards Mathematics for the Discovery of Algorithms and Architectures (SPEED DIAL) — Department of Defense funding opportunity
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Scalable Platform for Enterprise Engineering and Deployment towards Mathematics for the Discovery of Algorithms and Architectures (SPEED DIAL)

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Deadline Sep 23 Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Aug 26, 2026
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  • Who can apply: small business, research institution, university.
  • Next deadline: September 23, 2026.
  • Issued by: Department of Defense.
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About this opportunity

Topic Funding Opportunities Back to Funding Opportunities Search Scalable Platform for Enterprise Engineering and Deployment towards Mathematics for the Discovery of Algorithms and Architectures (SPEED DIAL) Funding Agency DOW DARPA Year: 2026 Topic Number: DPA26TZ05-DV003 Solicitation Number: 26.TZ Tagged as: STTR BOTH Solicitation Status: Open NOTE: The Solicitations and topics listed on this site are copies from the various SBIR agency solicitations and are not necessarily the latest and most up-to-date. For this reason, you should use the agency link listed below which will take you directly to the appropriate agency server where you can read the official version of this solicitation and download the appropriate forms and rules. View Official Solicitation Release Schedule Release Date August 5, 2026 Open Date August 26, 2026 Due Date(s) September 23, 2026 Close Date September 23, 2026 Description The DARPA DIAL program has successfully demonstrated that AI can autonomously discover novel, high-performance algorithms for a range of scientific and engineering problems. Recent efforts have shown that models such as Transformers can rediscover fundamental algorithms like the Kalman Filter, Genetic Programming can rediscover Wavelets, Accelerated Monte Carlo Tree Search can rediscover optimization algorithms, and AI-driven methods can produce optimal meta-solvers for complex physics simulations. However, such advanced discovery engines are currently siloed in research environments; they are not yet deployed for scientists to discover new algorithms before they execute their standard scientific process.This project will address this gap by creating a framework to transition both previously discovered algorithms and the algorithm discovery engines themselves from curiosities to commodities [2-5]. The goal is to create a symbiotic relationship between algorithm developers and domain experts ( engineers, physicists), enabling them to collaboratively deploy algorithms for real-world applications. We will foster a partnership between universities (with deep expertise in algorithmic discovery) and companies (representing the US industrial base) to embed these tools directly into standard workflows, allowing engineers to generate optimal algorithms on-the-fly for their specific constraints.

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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) eligibility: applicant must be a small business concern (<= 500 employees) partnered with a non-profit research institution (university or federally-funded R&D center). Small business performs at least 40% of the work; research institution performs at least 30%. | eligibility Apply Find Topics and Solicitations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Lab to Market Hub Program Tutorials Community Stay connected with our innovation ecosystem Community Event Spotlight News and Events Newsletter Sign-up Federal and State Technology (FAST) Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) Topic Funding Opportunities Back to Funding Opportunities Search Scalable Platform for Enterprise Engineering and Deployment towards Mathematics for the Discovery of Algorithms and Architectures (SPEED DIAL) Funding Agency DOW DARPA Year: 2026 Topic Number: DPA26TZ05-DV003 Solicitation Number: 26.TZ Tagged as: STTR BOTH Solicitation Status: Open NOTE: The Solicitations and topics listed on this site are copies from the various SBIR agency solicitations and are not necessarily the lat

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Source IDDPA26TZ05-DV003-12904
PostedAug 26, 2026

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