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The NSF is seeking public input on scientific and technological opportunities for the NSF X-Labs Initiative. Responses are due October 30, 2026.

Scope

Identifying the Next Generation of NSF X-Labs Topics
Scientific and technological opportunities for the NSF X-Labs Initiative

Not a solicitation — no awardDays to respond: 23

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Details

Place of performance: Alexandria, Virginia
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Special Notice
Solicitation no.: NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026
NAICS: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 123 open RFPs
PSC: PSC AJ11
Contract type: RFI (not a solicitation) from notice
Evaluation: n/a, market research from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Sep 16
Contact: X-Labs
Office: DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & PARTNERSHIPS
Email: XLabs@nsf.gov

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Key dates

Wed, Sep 16Posted

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Fri, Oct 30 · 11:59 PM ETResponses due · 23 days left

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verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Wed, Sep 16; verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET.

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Notice as published

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

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.

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