ARM Institute Opens Call for Technology Projects for Defense Manufacturing

On August 12, 2026, the ARM Institute opened “27-01 Core-Funded Draft Technology Project Call,” a call for technology projects focused on defense manufacturing solutions. Proposals must demonstrate a strong impact on the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and include a transition plan to the DoW’s commercial industrial base (CIB) or organic industrial base (OIB) and related supply chains. Technologies must be at Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 4 to 7. The deadline for concept papers is September 16, 2026.

For developers and research institutions with technologies for defense manufacturing, this call is significant because it is limited to projects beyond early-stage research, at stages where prototyping or validation has progressed. According to the ARM Institute, proposals must show not only a specific impact on the DoW but also a validated plan to transition the technology to the civilian production base or government arsenal network and their supply chains. Applicants must be able to specify the intended applications and transition requirements in advance.