26-01 Core-Funded Final Tech Project Call
We are excited to announce that the final version of our 26-01 Core-Funded Technology Project Call is now publicly available! This Project Call centers on high-priority, defense application areas. Dual-use technology that also benefits the broader U.S. manufacturing sector is preferred, but the focus of this project call is primarily on defense applications.
Concept papers are due on February 4 in the ARM Member Community.
We will host a public webinar in support of this Project Call on January 8 at 12 PM ET. During the webinar, we’ll review the Project Call content, process for submitting, and allow attendees to ask questions. Can’t join at the scheduled time? Register to receive the recording.
This Project Call centers on validated DoD needs, such as:
- Production of low-volume, high-mix castings and forgings for DoD acquisition and sustainment, (including necessary upstream & downstream processes)
- Production of submarines and executable surface ships.
- Production of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and UAS-based munitions.
- Production of munitions, including ballistic munitions, guided munitions, missiles, and hypersonic weapons.
- Production and/or sustainment for specific program(s) of record.
- Other validated high-priority DoD needs.
Full templates, documentation, and further details are available in the ARM Member Community. Email [email protected] for assistance using the Community.
While our Project Call is publicly available, you must be an ARM Institute Member to submit a proposal. Learn more about membership here or email us at [email protected] to get started.
Download the Project Call Here
Register for our Public Webinar Here
White Paper Submissions for Future Funding Considerations
The ARM Institute is soliciting White Paper submissions from our Members that respond to the needs of the DOD and the broader manufacturing industry. The Office of the Secretary of Defense’s (OSD) Manufacturing Science and Technology Program (MSTP) and other applicable DoD channels may provide funding to projects if selected. This is an ARM Member-exclusive opportunity.
It is estimated that there will be $3M-$5M of funding available for these projects, with cost-share between 25-75%. Project duration is anticipated to be between 24-48 months. White Papers may be reviewed, down selected for invitation to submit full proposals, and ultimately down selected for potential funding.
White papers must be submitted using the template provided in the ARM Member Community by December 17, 2025. Email [email protected] for assistance using the community.
- High-mix, low-volume castings and forgings
- Submarines and high-priority surface naval vessels
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Collaborative Combat Aircrafts (CCA)
- Munitions, missiles, and hypersonic weapons
- Rapid and agile expansion of defense production
- Agile production of rapidly evolving system designs
- Other programs of record or validated high-priority DoD needs
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Robotic Inspection System for Enhanced Casting & Forging Reliability
We are proud to issue another Technology Project Call to our Members! This Project Call, titled “Robotic Inspection System for Enhanced Casting & Forging Reliability”, seeks to develop a cost-effective and scalable robotic platform to support high-mix, low-volume casting and forging operations with rich, multimodal in-process and end-of-process inspection data. Proposals for this Project Call are due on December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm ET.
The Project Call is now available in its final format only to ARM Members. Log into the ARM Member Community to access the document. Email [email protected] for assistance using the Community. This Project Call will not be released publicly.
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Picatinny Arsenal RFP
The ARM Institute is looking to partner with a Member organization to design, build, install, and service an ARM Institute proposed solution at Picatinny Arsenal as detailed in the RFP available on the Member Community. Proposals are due on or before December 19, 2025.
Project teaming is not required for this opportunity. This RFP may be most applicable to robotics integrators and equipment manufacturers, however, we encourage you to read the detailed RFP document to determine if your organization may be a good fit.
Not sure or need additional guidance? Email Pat Braun, ARM Institute Senior Programs Manager, at [email protected] for guidance and to learn more. This a member-exclusive opportunity.
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Forthcoming Education & Workforce Development Project Call for ARM Institute Endorsement
In the early part of 2026, we’ll be issuing a new Education & Workforce Development Project Call that enables ARM Member training programs to apply for ARM Institute Endorsement at no cost!
There are 16,700+ training programs listed on RoboticsCareer.org, but how do students and workers find training that has been endorsed by industry subject matter experts? That’s where the ARM Endorsement badge comes in to promote programs that are proven to be effective. This Project Call enables ARM Members to apply for Endorsement at no cost.
Programs that are evaluated and selected to receive endorsement are featured at the top of search results for training programs on RoboticsCareer.org. These programs also receive additional outreach resources, including inclusion in RoboticsCareer.org blog postings. Additionally, contacts from the Endorsed program are invited to join the ARM Institute’s Endorsement Council, which shares best practices and provides key input into the Endorsement program.
While our Project Call will be made publicly available, you must be an ARM Institute Member to submit a proposal. Learn more about membership here or email us at [email protected] to get started.
We will host a public webinar in support of this Project Call on January 7 at 2 PM ET. During this webinar, we’ll detail the process for applying, the criteria for becoming Endorsed, the benefits to being ARM Institute Endorsed, and more.
Can’t join at the scheduled time? Register to receive the recording.
