Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) is a DARPA - Defense Sciences Office grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2026-09-25 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $0K
2026-09-25
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)?
Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) is offered by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) provide?
Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) provides an amount that varies by award per award from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) deadline?
Applications for Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT) are due 2026-09-25 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)?
To apply for Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office.
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