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

Notice bafd3caf995c454692e864795143a545 (solicitation NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026) from NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS (TIP), posted 2026-09-16, responses due 2026-10-31T03:59:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | bafd3caf995c454692e864795143a545 |
| Solicitation number | NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026 |
| Type | Special Notice |
| Agency | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION |
| Sub-tier | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION |
| Office | DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS (TIP) |
| Posted | 2026-09-16T16:15:16.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-10-31T03:59:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| NAICS | 541715 |
| PSC | AJ11 |
| Place of performance | Alexandria, VA, USA |
| Award | - |

## 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.

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