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Program TitleNSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT) (NSF-OTASO-FY26-ELEGANT )
Program WebsiteLink
AgencyNSF
Number of Submissions Allowed1
Internal UCR Deadline10/20/2026
Agency Final Deadline12/18/2026


Limited submission criteria: An organization may submit a
proposal as Ecosystem Coordinator or as an Expert Performer Team, but not both



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 Ecosystems Coordinator 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.


As a reminder, interested teams should review the Research
Security Requirements in the solicitation.




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