Opportunities / NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT)
| Notice type | Solicitation |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | NSF-OTASO-FY26-ELEGANT |
| Department | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION |
| Sub-tier / office | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION / DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS (TIP) |
| NAICS | 5417 — Scientific Research and Development Services |
| PSC | AJ12 |
| Set-aside | No set-aside |
| Posted | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 18, 2026 (2026-12-18T17:00:00-05:00) |
| Place of performance | Alexandria, VA |
| Primary contact | Patrick Breen · pkbreen@nsf.gov |
Description (excerpt)
The NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT) program will position the U.S. for success in translating advanced microelectronics technologies into next-generation capabilities for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, advanced communications, and other key technology areas critical to national security and economic competitiveness. To achieve program objectives, this Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO) seeking an Eecosystems Ccoordinator and Expert Performer Teams in five translation themes: Theme 1: Manufacturable Materials Platform. Theme 2: Process Technology and Process Design Kit. Theme 3: Device, Circuit and Full-Chip Demonstration. Theme 4: Manufacturing Readiness and Transition. Theme 5: AI-Enabled Acceleration. See OTASO and Additional Information attached to this posting for full details.