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"Solutions for AI-Native RAN (NOFO)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Solutions for AI-Native RAN (NOFO) is sponsored by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This NOFO, the fourth under NTIA's Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, supports the development of a secure compute environment to enable or leverage native artificial intelligence capabilities in the Radio Access Network (RAN).
The goal is to generate revenue for operators, cost savings, and innovative third-party services, accelerating commercial deployments and the export of open, interoperable, and secure equipment.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must demonstrate they are capable of developing and commercially selling and/or deploying a solution that leverages a secure compute environment to enable native AI capabilities in the RAN. The applicant must be organized under the laws of the United States or a State thereof, with its principal place of business in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Solutions for AI-Native RAN (NOFO) is funded by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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