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Special notice

Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics

NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026

National Science Foundation, Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (Tip). Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

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Response deadline

October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Closed 3 days ago. Posted September 16, 2026. Scheduled to archive November 14, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain public input on scientific and technological opportunities that could become future topics for the NSF X-Labs Initiative. NSF seeks information on high impact platform technology opportunities, critical technical bottlenecks, enabling infrastructure, potential partnerships, and conditions under which dedicated X-Labs teams could accelerate scientific and technological breakthroughs.

This RFI is for planning and information gathering purposes only. It is not a solicitation, funding opportunity, or request for proposals, and NSF will not make an award based on responses to this RFI. Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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  1. September 16, 2026

    Special notice

    Due October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice bafd3caf995c454692e864795143a545

    1 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, special notice

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