Future Program: Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR)

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Special Notice · DARPA-SN-26-110

posted 11 August 2026 · closed 1 September 2026 · NAICS 541714 · PSC AC11

Summary

DARPA issued a special notice for the Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR) program to develop automated methods that model and repair vulnerabilities in modern electronic market systems. The effort focuses on using large language model‑based automation and formal modeling to identify hidden weaknesses and create resilient market designs, addressing gaps in current regulatory protections.

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