Scalable Platform for Enterprise Engineering and Deployment towards Mathematics for the Discovery of Algorithms and Architectures (SPEED DIAL)

Name: Scalable Platform for Enterprise Engineering and Deployment towards Mathematics for the Discovery of Algorithms and Architectures (SPEED DIAL) — proposal window
Start: 2026-08-26
End: 2026-09-23

STTR topic from DARPA, solicitation 26.TZ. Open now. Closes 2026-09-23 (14 days left).

Component (WERX): DARPA
Agency: DARPA
Program / Phase: STTR
Solicitation #: 26.TZ
Topic #: DPA26TZ05-DV003
Status: Open
Pre-release date: 2026-08-05
Open date: 2026-08-26
Close date: 2026-09-23 · 14 days until close · Add to calendar · See all deadlines
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Topic brief

STTR topics require a research-institution partner. Treat DPA26TZ05-DV003 as a teaming problem first, technical proposal second — DARPA funds the collaboration, not a solo small-business essay.

STTR focus: Confirm research-institution partner and statutory work-share before deep writing. Use Find partners / Post teaming need on this page.

Who this is for

Small businesses with a university or FFRDC partner already identified
Labs seeking an industry commercialization partner
Firms that can split work share per STTR statutory rules

Capture playbook

Confirm STTR work-share and research-partner eligibility early
Lock the partner letter of commitment before writing deep technical pages
Align the joint SOW to agency transition goals, not pure research
Use the teaming marketplace if you still need a research partner
Score fit with a readiness check before burning partner cycles

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Named PI at a credible research institution with relevant publications
Clear commercialization path owned by the small business
Prior joint work or a realistic transition plan

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Work-share miscalculations can make a proposal non-compliant
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Description

Develop and demonstrate a robust framework and tool suite building on automated algorithm discovery tools that will enable the seamless integration of discovered algorithms with the scientific and engineering workflow. This framework will provide domain experts with on-demand tools to discover new, bespoke algorithms, bridging the gap between algorithmic discovery and practical application and empowering engineers and scientists to leverage AI-driven algorithm design as a standard part of their process.

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