Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
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Responses are due 2026-10-30, 23:59 (UTC−04:00).
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- Posted
- 2026-09-16
- Response deadline
- 2026-10-30, 23:59 (UTC−04:00)
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used (NONE)
- NAICS code
- 541715
- Product/service code
- AJ11
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain public input on scientific and technological opportunities that could become future topics for the NSF X-Labs Initiative. NSF seeks information on high impact platform technology opportunities, critical technical bottlenecks, enabling infrastructure, potential partnerships, and conditions under which dedicated X-Labs teams could accelerate scientific and technological breakthroughs. This RFI is for planning and information gathering purposes only. It is not a solicitation, funding opportunity, or request for proposals, and NSF will not make an award based on responses to this RFI. Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Primary contact
X-Labs · [email protected]
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