Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)

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Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT): The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following technical area: physics and nonlinear control of inertial measurement units (IMUs) appropriate for tactical and unmanned missions. The Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) program will challenge the research community to overcome the decade-long performance plateau of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) IMUs by exploring revolutionary sensor architectures that operate in highly nonlinear regimes. DARPA is soliciting proposals for the research and development of novel inertial sensors based on physics such as, but not limited to, electromagnetically levitated proof masses, non-linear resonators, and high-velocity tethered microsystems. A central theme of this program is the tight co-design of the physical sensor package with advanced, real-time adaptive control systems necessary to stabilize and harness these complex dynamics. Performers should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Federal Grant Title:	Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)
Federal Agency Name:	DARPA - Defense Sciences Office (DOD-DARPA-DSO)
Grant Categories:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	HR001126S0016
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	12.910
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	September 25th, 2026
Original Application Deadline:	September 25th, 2026
Posted Date:	August 6th, 2026
Creation Date:	August 6th, 2026
Archive Date:	October 25th, 2026
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Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	August 6th, 2026

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: 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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities
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