NSF X-Labs Initiative supports interdisciplinary research teams developing breakthrough science and transformative platform technologies to unlock new sectors and strengthen U.S. science and technology leadership.
NSF released the “From Sequence to Function” topic announcement in October 2026 and renamed “Artificial Intelligence for Physical Systems” to “Super Intelligence for Physical Systems.” A From Sequence to Function Q&A is scheduled for November 18, 2026, 2–3 p.m. EST; other webinar resources also changed.
The NSF X-Labs Initiative funds interdisciplinary teams to develop groundbreaking platform technologies in fields like sensing, imaging, and quantum systems, advancing U.S. science and technology leadership.
NSF X-Labs Initiative - From Sequence to Function supports bioengineering teams developing platform technologies to link protein sequence and structure to predictable or controllable biological function.
NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic Announcement supports technology developers advancing early-stage AI platforms to enable intelligent, adaptive, scalable systems in the physical world.
NSF’s SBIR/STTR pilot funds up to $2M for startups and small businesses developing next-generation scientific instruments and technologies to advance scientific discovery and innovation in the U.S.
NSF seeks proposals for Design- and Implementation-phase Quantum Science and Technology Demonstration projects within the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory, building on existing pilot and design projects.