An integrated technology platform with photoelectrical and electromagnetic (EM) stimulator arrays with tunable frequency and contactless quantum spintronic sensor array for understanding of neuromorph

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded the Regents of the University of Minnesota $298,822 on November 30, 2025, under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) to develop an integrated technology platform with photoelectrical and electromagnetic stimulator arrays with tunable frequency and contactless quantum spintronic sensor array for understanding of neuromorphic vision. The award is a Project Grant with a period of performance through May 29, 2028, and work is performed in Minnesota.

The Regents of the University of Minnesota, operating through its Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, serves as the prime recipient. Universita' Degli Studi DI Roma Tor Vergata (UNI Roma2) in Rome, Italy, received a sub-award dated May 20, 2026, to contribute specialized research expertise to the neuromorphic vision platform development effort.

The Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program supports research that enhances the ability of the Department of the Air Force to perform its mission and maintains technological superiority in scientific areas relevant to Air Force needs. Awards under this program are based on competitive selection of proposals resulting from peer and scientific review.