Understanding NSF’s X-Labs Initiative: A New Model for High-Impact Research and Development
Download the Solicitation What is X-Labs? The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), established the X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering (OTASO) to support mission-driven research organizations capable of pursuing ambitious scientific and technological breakthroughs. Unlike traditional grants or contracts, the NSF X-Labs initiative is designed to support independent, full-time interdisciplinary teams focused on […]