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IARPA-Wide Research BAA (Seedlings)

IARPA Seedling BAA

Offers United States teams continuous-entry opportunities for early research ideas in AI, quantum, and cyber fields.

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The IARPA-Wide Seedling Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a continuously open solicitation maintained by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), a U.S. government agency operating under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. IARPA's stated mission is to deliver high-risk, high-payoff research for future intelligence advantage. The Seedling BAA is the agency's s…

Early-stage exploratory research (9–12 months, typically under $1M) addressing highly innovative, high-risk ideas within IARPA's published topics of interest that have high-payoff potential.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.iarpa.gov