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"Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund is sponsored by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This ten-year grant program aims to catalyze the development and adoption of open, interoperable, and standards-based networks.
It will help drive wireless innovation, foster competition, and strengthen supply chain resilience, unlocking opportunities for companies from the United States and its global allies, particularly small and medium enterprises. This aligns with the development of open protocols and digital public infrastructure.
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The Innovation Fund is a ten-year, competitive grant program, advancing open wireless network technologies. The purpose of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund) program is to fund efforts that accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of open and interoperable radio access networks (RAN) through a competitive grant program.
The Innovation Fund will: Promote 5G+ technologies that are secure, open, and virtualized; advance the deployment of open and interoperable equipment; support the integration of multi-vendor networks and identify criteria to decide if equipment follows open standards.
The Innovation Fund aims to foster competition and innovation across the global telecommunications ecosystem, lower costs for consumers and network operators, and strengthen the 5G supply chain. The program’s objectives include unlocking opportunities for innovative companies, particularly small and medium enterprises, to compete in a market historically dominated by a few suppliers, some of which present a high-security risk.
Open and interoperable wireless networks offer numerous benefits over traditional, closed networks that will lower the barriers of entry for new and emerging companies. Using open and interoperable wireless networks allows operators to procure the best solutions for their specific needs by mixing and matching network components, rather than procuring proprietary end-to-end solutions from a single supplier.
Open and interoperable networks may also reduce costs for consumers and network operators by increasing competition between 5G radio access network suppliers, leading to rapid innovation and/or potentially lowering capital expenditures and operating expenses. This increased competition will also drive innovation, leading to the development of new and improved RAN features.
Ultimately, the increase in competition spurred by the shift to open networks will bolster resilience in the global telecommunications equipment market and enhance 5G supply chain security. Pursuant to the FY21 NDAA, the Innovation Fund facilitates the adoption of open and interoperable wireless networks through the following statutory objectives: i.
Promoting and deploying technology, including software, hardware, and microprocessing technology, that will enhance competitiveness in 5G and successor wireless technology supply chains that use open and interoperable interface radio access networks (RAN). ii. Accelerating commercial deployments of open interface standards-based compatible, interoperable equipment.
iii. Promoting and deploying compatibility of new 5G equipment with future open standards-based, interoperable equipment. iv.
Managing integration of multi-vendor network environments. v. Identifying objective criteria to define equipment as compliant with open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability.
vi. Promoting and deploying security features enhancing the integrity and availability of equipment in multi-vendor networks. vii.
Promoting and deploying network function virtualization to facilitate multi-vendor interoperability and a more diverse vendor market. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SD Research and Development The Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund was authorized under Section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and Pub.
L. No. 116-283, 134 Stat. 3388 (Jan.
1, 2021) (FY21 NDAA) appropriated under Div. A. , Section 106 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub.
L. No. 117-167, 136 Stat. 1392 (Aug.
9, 2022). _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly detailed, but aims to unlock opportunities for small and medium enterprises. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 9, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund is funded by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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