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

National Science Foundation · NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION · Solicitation · NSF-Topic2-FY26-XLabsSensingandImaging

posted 14 May 2026 · closed 13 July 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ12 · 3 postings

Summary

The National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals for NSF X-Labs teams to develop scientific instrumentation platforms for sensing and imaging under an Other Transactions Agreement. The effort emphasizes advanced technologies such as quantum sensing and AI-driven computational imaging, aiming to create foundational capabilities that could reshape scientific research fields.

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