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Find similar grantsThis solicitation seeks teams to develop platform technologies that advance intelligent, adaptive AI systems capable of perceiving, acting, and learning within complex physical environments.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Lead organizations must be registered in SAM. gov. An eligible entity may submit no more than two proposals under this topic. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for NSF X-Labs Topic Announcement: AI for Physical Systems are due January 7, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NSF X-Labs Topic Announcement: AI for Physical Systems is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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