Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)
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General Information
Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: HR001126S0010 Funding Opportunity Title: Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementOtherProcurement Contract
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings: 12.910 -- Research and Technology Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2 Posted Date: Jun 10, 2026 Last Updated Date: Jul 14, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 25, 2026 See Full Announcement for details. Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 25, 2026 See Full Announcement for details. Archive Date: Sep 24, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: $ Award Floor: $
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Additional Information
Agency Name: DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office Description: The DICE program seeks to develop the theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control to enable a scalable, adaptive, and resilient collective of heterogeneous AI agents that can autonomously execute sustained long-time-horizon missions in contested environments while remaining under human control. In contrast to small-scale, rigid, and fragile centralized orchestration or the high-risk unpredictable nature of ad hoc compositions of AI agents, DICE aims to harness the scalability and adaptability of self-organizing systems while minimizing risks and ensuring that the collective behavior remains predictable and aligned with intended outcomes. This approach mirrors the principles of decentralized self-organization that underpin the internet's own scalability and resilience, where robust global behavior emerges from simple, local rules. Link to Additional Information: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
DICE@darpa.mil
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About The Warfighter Research Foundation
Warfighter Research Foundation [WRF] advances research, development, evaluation, and implementation efforts in military health, human performance, readiness, technology, operational medicine, and other applied areas that address the needs of the warfighter community. Founded by individuals with a direct understanding of military medical, clinical, and operational environments, WRF connects scientific planning, regulatory strategy, clinical and field-informed execution, evidence generation, and transition with the realities of military service, care delivery, and operational use.
FULL-LIFECYCLE EXECUTION SUPPORT. We work with investigators, academic teams, industry partners, and military collaborators to translate concepts into structured, fundable, and executable programs. WRF manages the complex mechanics of program execution across a structured lifecycle: o Concept & Technical Strategy Development o Proposal Planning & Funding Support o Study, Test, and Evaluation Planning o Regulatory & Compliance Readiness o Award Activation & Execution Coordination o Field-Based Execution & Operational Evaluation o Transition & Practical Application
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD ASSESSMENT. Research and development must be evaluated in relation to the settings where they are intended to function. Operating within the broader ETI ecosystem, WRF moves projects beyond traditional office or laboratory analysis by connecting teams to purpose-built, real-world evaluation environments. Our partners have access to operational testing infrastructure configured around practical conditions, including: o A 156,000 SQ FT Indoor Training Space o 40+ Acres of Wooded Terrain & a 75-Meter Flat Range o A 1.5-Mile Off-Road Track & 3 Surveyed Drop Zones
By grounding scientific insight in operational reality, WRF ensures that critical capabilities, training, and evidence building efforts are developed with a true understanding of the systems responsible for protecting and sustaining the force.
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Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)
About the role
General Information
Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: HR001126S0010 Funding Opportunity Title: Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementOtherProcurement Contract
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings: 12.910 -- Research and Technology Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2 Posted Date: Jun 10, 2026 Last Updated Date: Jul 14, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 25, 2026 See Full Announcement for details. Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 25, 2026 See Full Announcement for details. Archive Date: Sep 24, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: $ Award Floor: $
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Additional Information
Agency Name: DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office Description: The DICE program seeks to develop the theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control to enable a scalable, adaptive, and resilient collective of heterogeneous AI agents that can autonomously execute sustained long-time-horizon missions in contested environments while remaining under human control. In contrast to small-scale, rigid, and fragile centralized orchestration or the high-risk unpredictable nature of ad hoc compositions of AI agents, DICE aims to harness the scalability and adaptability of self-organizing systems while minimizing risks and ensuring that the collective behavior remains predictable and aligned with intended outcomes. This approach mirrors the principles of decentralized self-organization that underpin the internet's own scalability and resilience, where robust global behavior emerges from simple, local rules. Link to Additional Information: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
DICE@darpa.mil
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About The Warfighter Research Foundation
Warfighter Research Foundation [WRF] advances research, development, evaluation, and implementation efforts in military health, human performance, readiness, technology, operational medicine, and other applied areas that address the needs of the warfighter community. Founded by individuals with a direct understanding of military medical, clinical, and operational environments, WRF connects scientific planning, regulatory strategy, clinical and field-informed execution, evidence generation, and transition with the realities of military service, care delivery, and operational use.
FULL-LIFECYCLE EXECUTION SUPPORT. We work with investigators, academic teams, industry partners, and military collaborators to translate concepts into structured, fundable, and executable programs. WRF manages the complex mechanics of program execution across a structured lifecycle: o Concept & Technical Strategy Development o Proposal Planning & Funding Support o Study, Test, and Evaluation Planning o Regulatory & Compliance Readiness o Award Activation & Execution Coordination o Field-Based Execution & Operational Evaluation o Transition & Practical Application
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD ASSESSMENT. Research and development must be evaluated in relation to the settings where they are intended to function. Operating within the broader ETI ecosystem, WRF moves projects beyond traditional office or laboratory analysis by connecting teams to purpose-built, real-world evaluation environments. Our partners have access to operational testing infrastructure configured around practical conditions, including: o A 156,000 SQ FT Indoor Training Space o 40+ Acres of Wooded Terrain & a 75-Meter Flat Range o A 1.5-Mile Off-Road Track & 3 Surveyed Drop Zones
By grounding scientific insight in operational reality, WRF ensures that critical capabilities, training, and evidence building efforts are developed with a true understanding of the systems responsible for protecting and sustaining the force.