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NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT)

National Science Foundation · NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION · Solicitation · NSF-OTASO-FY26-ELEGANT

posted 17 September 2026 · closes 18 December 2026 · NAICS 5417 · PSC AJ12

Summary

The National Science Foundation is soliciting an Ecosystems Coordinator and Expert Performer Teams to work on five translation themes under the NSF ELEGANT program, covering manufacturable materials platforms, process technology, device demonstration, manufacturing readiness, and AI‑enabled acceleration. The effort is intended to translate advanced low‑dimensional microelectronics into next‑generation capabilities for artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing, communications, and other critical national security and economic areas.

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