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North Carolina A&T Receives $10M Grant for Defense Research

September 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

North Carolina A&T receives $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of War.
Grant supports the Accelerate-DAQ program to enhance defense research capacity.
Focus areas include artificial intelligence, autonomy, and quantum systems.
Project aims to increase research capacity in critical technology domains.

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Strategic Implications

This grant may indicate the U.S. Department of War's growing interest in partnering with historically Black colleges and universities for defense research. The focus on critical technology domains suggests a shift in national security priorities, which could benefit North Carolina A&T's research capacity and reputation in the field.

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What Happened

Historically Black University Expands Critical Technology Research Capacity

North Carolina A&T State University has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of War to establish the Accelerate-DAQ program, aimed at expanding the university’s defense research capacity in critical technology domains. The five-year grant will support research in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomy, and quantum systems. According to Chancellor James R. Martin II, the selection is a strong validation of the university’s research capabilities. The project is funded through the historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions program, as reported by FOX8 WGHP.

Source | Originally Published: September 12, 2026

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