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Find similar grantsNSF X-Labs is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This initiative funds independent research teams working on platform technologies, with early topics covering AI-enabled scientific imaging and quantum systems. The program uses Other Transaction contract awards and focuses on milestone-based projects.
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NSF X-Labs | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) The U.S. National Science Foundation X-Labs (NSF X-Labs) initiative is designed to launch and scale a new generation of organizations focused on independent research, development and innovation.
These organizations will address technical challenges and bottlenecks that university and industry labs cannot easily solve through traditional methods. The NSF X-Labs initiative is led by the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP). Read the updated NSF X-Labs funding opportunity .
Read the updated NSF X-Labs Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics Topic Announcement . Read the updated NSF X-Labs Scientific Instrumentation For Sensing and Imaging Topic Announcement . Apply for funding through the NSF X-Labs portal .
NSF announces $1. 5B NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science efforts NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new generation of transformative independent research organizations to advance breakthrough science NSF X-Labs events and resources To learn more, plan to join these upcoming webinars or watch the recordings and view the slides from past webinars: Thursday, May 28, 1–2 p. m.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Introduction to NSF X-Labs Funding Opportunity – Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging Watch the May 28 recorded webinar . View the May 28 webinar slides. Thursday, June 4, 2–3 p.
m. EDT Introduction to NSF X-Labs Funding Opportunity - Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics Watch the June 4 recorded webinar. View the June 4 webinar slides.
Tuesday June 23, 2:30–3:30 p. m. EDT Q&A for NSF X-Labs – Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging Watch the June 23 recorded webinar.
Tuesday, June 30, 2–3 p. m. EDT Q&A for NSF X-Labs - Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics Watch the June 30 recorded webinar.
The NSF X-Labs initiative positions the agency to support the next generation of American scientific entrepreneurs more effectively. The initiative is grounded in the recognition that many of the technology acceleration and translation challenges of today require new approaches executed by coordinated, interdisciplinary teams.
This new initiative aligns with NSF and administration priorities to explore innovative models for funding and sharing high-value scientific research infrastructure and results. What makes NSF X-Labs unique?
The NSF X-Labs' program design is informed by thoughtful science policy scholarship and entrepreneurship from both emerging and established think tanks, metascience experts, congressionally chartered study commissions and the broader scientific community.
The NSF X-Labs initiative will support full-time teams of entrepreneurs, technologists, researchers, scientists and engineers who will enjoy operational autonomy as they pursue technical breakthroughs with the potential to reshape or create entire technology sectors.
NSF X-Labs teams will move beyond traditional research outputs (e.g., publications and datasets), with sufficient resources, financial runway and independence to transition critical technology from early concept or prototypes to commercially viable platforms ready for private investment to help scale and deploy them. NSF anticipates significant investment in 2026, featuring large, multiyear awards for selected teams.
Shaping the NSF X-Labs initiative To help shape the NSF X-Labs initiative, NSF TIP issued a request for information (RFI) and received numerous positive and constructive responses from the broader community, including academia, policymakers, nonprofits, philanthropy, state and local government, venture capital and the private sector.
To learn more, read the RFI and view recordings of an informational webinar and a Q&A session about the RFI.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Domestic responsible entities can submit proposals, with one lead organization holding the contract for each selected X-Lab team. Research teams, universities, nonprofits, and companies are encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NSF X-Labs is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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