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National Science Foundation·Virginia

NSF X-Labs Initiative - Scientific Instrumentation For Sensing and Imaging

Closes 7/13/2026$1.5M – $50MGrants Notice
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the NSF X-Labs initiative, which aims to support the development of novel platform technologies that can unlock new sectors and advance scientific breakthroughs. The initiative will provide funding for teams to pursue high-impact research and development in areas such as sensing and imaging. The proposal should include a clear vision statement, an analysis of the current technology landscape, and a description of the team's qualifications and structure. The team should also provide a detailed plan for achieving their mission, including milestones and timelines. • The proposal should be no more than 8 single-sided pages, excluding the Conflicts of Interest statement. • The proposal should include a clear and concise description of the team's mission and outcomes. • The proposal should provide an analysis of the current technology landscape and a description of how the proposed platform technology will accelerate the emergence of new technologies. • The proposal should describe the team's qualifications and structure, including the expertise and experience of the Senior/Key Personnel. • The proposal should include a detailed plan for achieving the team's mission, including milestones and timelines.

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Contact

X-Labs(Primary Contact)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
5/14/2026
Questions due
7/6/2026
Pre-bid meeting
5/28/2026
Closes
7/13/2026
Duration
24-36 months

Last updated

Details

Type
Grants Notice
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
541715
Solicitation №
NSF-Topic2-FY26-XLabsSensingandImaging

Budget estimate

$1,500,000 – $50,000,000

Based on the information provided in the document, it appears that the NSF X-Labs initiative will provide funding for teams to pursue high-impact research and development in areas such as sensing and imaging. The document mentions that NSF anticipates awarding teams selected for Phase 0 no more than $1,500,000, and teams selected for Phase 1 no more than $50,000,000 per year. Therefore, the estimated budget for this opportunity could be in the range of $1,500,000 to $50,000,000 per year, depending on the phase and the team's progress. The budget is likely to be influenced by factors such as the team's performance, the achievement of milestones, and the availability of funds.

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