Request for Information: Low Resource Computing for Microsystems

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking information on low resource computing paradigms and processes applicable to microsystems.

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)


General
Open (active)
DARPA-SN-26-97
Jul 17, 2026 09:00 PM
Jun 18, 2026 06:57 PM
Request for Information (RFI)
Federal
Original Solicitation Links
Contacts
Special Notice Coordinator
675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA, USA

Dan Ridge
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Multi X Office (MXO) is requesting information on low resource computing (LRC) paradigms and processes that can be applied to microsystems. DARPA is interested in identifying untapped potential for LRC within its operational and technological base, particularly for environments with limited power, communication, or physical space. The agency is seeking disruptive concepts at the material, component, runtime, and authoring levels that represent significant advances in fielding robust, ultra-efficient systems. Key areas of interest include approaches for low power consumption, minimal memory usage, computation on unreliable hardware, and utilization of low-technology manufacturing or primitive ecosystems. DARPA is also interested in logical resource concepts such as low-trust environments, low-privilege operations, self-hosting capabilities, and simplified user experiences. Responses should focus on advancing the field beyond incremental improvements and should not rely on high-bandwidth connectivity, continuous access to commercial power grids, or pristine environments. DARPA plans to hold an invitation-only workshop in August 2026 to discuss submissions and potential future research areas.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCAC12DEFENSE AIRCRAFT - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
low resource computingmicrosystems technologyedge computing
Documents
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DARPA-SN-26-97.pdfJun 18, 2026 12:00 PM
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