National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure

Background
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program aims to empower researchers nationwide to advance critical and emerging technologies. The goal of the NQNI program is to establish an open-access network of research facilities that will spur innovations in quantum technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, biotechnology, and other areas of national priority.

Grant Details
The NQNI solicitation establishes a competition for a network of university user facility Sites. Selection will be based on technical capabilities and instrumentation to address current and anticipated user needs across quantum information science and engineering (QISE), nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology. Sites must demonstrate plans for opening facilities for external use, education, training, outreach, and workforce development. In a later stage, NSF will select an NQNI Coordinating Office from among the Sites to enhance and coordinate collective impacts serving the Nation’s quantum and nanotechnology innovators.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is primarily focused on universities that can provide user facility Sites with the necessary technical capabilities and instrumentation in relevant fields such as QISE, nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the contract is from September 27, 2026, to September 26, 2027.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not explicitly stated; however, individual grant awards may vary based on the capabilities of the selected Sites.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed at various university user facility Sites across the United States.