IU Applied Research Center (ARC)
Our mission
The Indiana University Applied Research Center (ARC) is committed to addressing the nation’s most complex national security challenges by uniting government and military stakeholders, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) partners, and academic experts in one collaborative, secure environment. Through this convergence of talent and resources, ARC drives research and innovation that strengthens national defense while also delivering solutions that serve the public good.
A transformative opportunity for faculty and research staff to engage in high-impact defense-focused research
By aligning academic expertise with national security priorities and collaborating directly with the U.S. DIB, ARC accelerates the path from discovery to deployment—turning breakthrough ideas into mission-ready solutions.
Through a unified, campus-wide framework, ARC acts as the university’s focal point for defense-related research, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives while safeguarding sensitive information. By coordinating across schools, faculty, staff, and students, ARC maximizes institutional expertise and accelerates the delivery of impactful solutions across core focus areas. This centralized approach provides government sponsors with a single, reliable point of contact and a proactive university partner committed to addressing complex, mission-critical challenges.