ARPA

ARPA, or the Advanced Research Projects Agency, is a U.S. government agency established in 1958 to fund and support cutting-edge technological research. Its mission is to develop innovative technologies that can have a significant impact on national security, the economy, and society. ARPA supports high-risk, high-reward projects in various fields, including defense, aerospace, and computer science. A well-known example of ARPA's work is its role in the development of the internet, which originated from ARPANET, a pioneering computer network. Overall, ARPA drives groundbreaking research that can lead to revolutionary technological advancements.