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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals for the NSF X-Labs initiative, which aims to build and accelerate novel platform technologies capable of unlocking new sectors, advancing use-inspired scientific breakthroughs, and supporting U.S. leadership in science and technology. The current topic announcement focuses on quantum systems, specifically quantum interconnects and integrated quantum photonics. Proposers are expected to describe their mission, technology landscape, outcomes, senior/key personnel qualifications, and team capabilities. The NSF X-Labs initiative will include a preparation phase (Phase 0) and a subsequent phase (Phase 1) with a Go/No Go selection period. Phase 0 will last approximately 9-12 months, and Phase 1 will last approximately 24-36 months. Some key points to consider include:
• The NSF X-Labs initiative is a flexible, outcomes-driven initiative designed to build and accelerate novel platform technologies.
• Proposers are expected to have a clear vision statement of how their work will result in an end-state that reshapes an entire field of scientific inquiry or a sector of technology.
• The technology landscape analysis should compare current state-of-the-art technology and provide a clear description of the team's goal to progress the technology and unlock fundamentally new capabilities.
• Teams are expected to achieve significant R&D outcomes beyond the generation of papers and scientific datasets.
• The NSF X-Labs initiative will provide sustained, multi-year support to innovative and institutionally independent organizational structures.
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