Request for Information (RFI): Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
Special Notice from the National Science Foundation, for work in Alexandria, Virginia. Due Oct 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-4), 12 days left.
| Solicitation number | NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Science Foundation |
| Office | Directorate for Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | AJ11 |
| Place of performance | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Posted | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-4) (12 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
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.