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IARPA LocUS — Location Using Sound

IARPA LocUS — ETA OTA

Funds United States researchers mapping video origin from combined visual and audio clues when metadata is absent.

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LocUS (Location Using Sound) is a research program operated by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) under the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The program is part of IARPA's Emerging Technology Accelerator (ETA) framework, which was launched in January 2026 with a Proposers' Day in Rockville, Maryland attended by more than 550 participants. LocUS addres

Automated geolocation of video content using combined audio and visual signals, enabling analysts to determine where footage was captured even when embedded metadata is absent.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.6 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: defencescienceinstitute.com