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DOT Announces Ideas Challenge with up to $1 Million in Prizes

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) launched a new Ideas Challenge in collaboration with its Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I). The opportunity is advertised as a chance to showcase innovative concepts that will improve safety, lower costs and enhance America’s infrastructure.

The all-call challenge will take part in two stages. The deadline for the first is September 17, 2025, and stage two finalists will be announced in early 2026.

“From the Wright Brothers to the Apollo missions, America invented transportation innovation,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “Our new Ideas Challenge will continue that proud tradition and support the development of new 21st century technologies to launch us forward. Start your innovation engines!” 

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