The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Defense Sciences Office is offering the Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) grant for innovative research in Quantum Information Processing (QIP) using Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices. The grant aims to demonstrate the superiority of quantum solutions for combinatorial optimization problems and explore hybrid optimization approaches. Proposals should focus on revolutionary advancements in science and NISQ systems, excluding incremental improvements. Research should not target fault-tolerant quantum computation or quantum annealing. Deadline for submissions is Jun 10, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314702
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001119S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2019 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2019 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Sciences Office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in support of the Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) program. The goal of the ONISQ program is to establish that Quantum Information Processing (QIP) using Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices has a quantitative advantage for solving real-world combinatorial optimization problems as compared with the best known classical methods. In addition, the ONISQ program will develop a theoretical basis to explore the power of hybrid optimization approaches, including identifying families of problem instances in combinatorial optimization where QIP is likely to have the biggest impact. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, and NISQ systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. For the purposes of this BAA, QIP refers to quantum information processing using noisy, non-fault-tolerant devices. The advancement of fully fault-tolerant quantum computation is outside the scope of this BAA. Quantum annealing approaches are also explicitly excluded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
ONISQ@darpa.mil Email:ONISQ@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Edit Attachments D and G | Jun 05, 2019 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001119S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2019 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2019 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Sciences Office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in support of the Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) program. The goal of the ONISQ program is to establish that Quantum Information Processing (QIP) using Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices has a quantitative advantage for solving real-world combinatorial optimization problems as compared with the best known classical methods. In addition, the ONISQ program will develop a theoretical basis to explore the power of hybrid optimization approaches, including identifying families of problem instances in combinatorial optimization where QIP is likely to have the biggest impact. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, and NISQ systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. For the purposes of this BAA, QIP refers to quantum information processing using noisy, non-fault-tolerant devices. The advancement of fully fault-tolerant quantum computation is outside the scope of this BAA. Quantum annealing approaches are also explicitly excluded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
ONISQ@darpa.mil Email:ONISQ@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001119S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2019 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Sciences Office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in support of the Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) program. The goal of the ONISQ program is to establish that Quantum Information Processing (QIP) using Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices has a quantitative advantage for solving real-world combinatorial optimization problems as compared with the best known classical methods. In addition, the ONISQ program will develop a theoretical basis to explore the power of hybrid optimization approaches, including identifying families of problem instances in combinatorial optimization where QIP is likely to have the biggest impact. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, and NISQ systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. For the purposes of this BAA, QIP refers to quantum information processing using noisy, non-fault-tolerant devices. The advancement of fully fault-tolerant quantum computation is outside the scope of this BAA. Quantum annealing approaches are also explicitly excluded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
ONISQ@darpa.mil Email:ONISQ@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment B Abstract Template – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment C Proposal Summary Slide Template – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment D Proposal Template Vol. 1-Tech and Mgmt – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment G Proposal Template Vol. 3-Admin and Natl Policy Requirements – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment F Proposal Template Vol. 2-Cost Summary Spreadsheet – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment E Proposal Template Vol. 2-Cost – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> HR001119S0052.pdf
Folder 314702 Full Announcement-HR001119S0052 -> Attachment A Abstract Summary Slide Template – ONISQ.pdf
Folder 314702 Revised Full Announcement-HR001119S0052-Amendment-01 -> Attachment G Proposal Template Vol. 3-Admin and Natl Policy Requirements – ONISQ_amendment 1.pdf
Folder 314702 Revised Full Announcement-HR001119S0052-Amendment-01 -> Attachment D Proposal Template Vol. 1-Tech and Mgmt – ONISQ amendment 1.pdf
Folder 314702 Revised Full Announcement-HR001119S0052-Amendment-01 -> HR001119S0052-Amendment-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator ONISQ@darpa.mil Email: ONISQ@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00249884 | Jun 05, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314702 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
314702 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
314702 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf
314702 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
314702 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
314702 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314702 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_1_4-1.4.pdf
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