HR001124S0035: Machine learning and Optimization-guided Compilers for Heterogeneous Architectures (MOCHA)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 (DARPARA2701). Status: Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left). It is in our archive of DARPA - Information Innovation Office notices from 2024.
DARPA - Information Innovation Office offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on October 10, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 16, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Other, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | August 3, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 10, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 26, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Machine Learning and Optimization-Guided Compilers for Heterogeneous Architectures (MOCHA) seeks to build a new generation of compiler technology to realize the full potential performance of heterogenous architectures. MOCHA will develop data-driven methods, Machine Learning, and advanced optimization techniques to rapidly adapt to new hardware components with little human effort and facilitate optimal allocation of computation to heterogeneous components.
Who has won Research and Technology Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research and Technology Development (12.910) awarded $1.5 billion across 739 grant awards, an average of $2.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | California | 26 | $84.5 million |
| Clemson University | South Carolina | 2 | $82.2 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 29 | $63.1 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 21 | $59.6 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 5 | $44.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DARPARA2701, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HR001124S0035 still open?
No. It closed on October 10, 2024. A newer notice is open: DARPARA2701, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).
Who can apply for Machine learning and Optimization-guided Compilers for Heterogeneous Architectures (MOCHA)?
DARPA - Information Innovation Office accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Machine learning and Optimization-guided Compilers for Heterogeneous Architectures (MOCHA)?
Closed October 10, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Research and Technology Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Southern California, Clemson University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 739 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.