Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 INnovations in Qubit Science for Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program
The INQS program is a collaboration between AFOSR and LPS, and we seek revolutionary qubit approaches to quantum computation that have the potential to significantly advance scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) beyond current state-of-the-art methods. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites proposals for basic research into solid-state qubits for quantum computing at various stages of maturity. Qubits of interest may support one or more of the required functions in a FTQC system. These functions may include, but are not limited to, data processing, memory storage, communication, spectator roles, or measurement. Proposals should clearly address: (1) the function(s) the qubit is expected to serve, (2) how it can be integrated into a plausible FTQC system, and (3) its potential to advance toward qubits suitable for FTQC. Furthermore, proposals must align with one of the following themes: Theme 1: New Qubits This theme explores completely novel or underdeveloped qubits that have both a credible research path toward utility in an FTQC system and promising advantages over current state-of-the-art methods. Theme 2: Renew Qubits This theme focuses on applying unconventional approachessuch as novel qubit operation techniques, fabrication methods, or designsto significantly advance specific qubit functions in state-of-the-art quantum processors1 for utility in plausible FTQC systems. This opportunity seeks to fund proposals in two (2) specific theme areas. Please see the announcement for more information. If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Aleah L. Parker Grantor Email
Award Range
$100,000 - $750,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
8
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
AFOSR intends to fund a minimum of eight (8) awards, in the amount of $150,000 to $750,000 per year, for a maximum of five (5) years. The expected value of each award is anticipated to be $300,000 to $3,750,000. The total amount of funding and the number of awards is pending on the quality of the proposals and the availability of funds.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
ganization from academia, the non-profit sector, and industry. Academia includes educational institutions in the United States as defined at 10 U.S.C. 2194. Educational institution means a local educational agency, college, university, or any other nonprofit institution dedicated to improving science, mathematics, and engineering education. We review your application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and non-public data, including comments you have made, as required by 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to assess risk posed by applicants, and confirm applicants are qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. b) HBCU/MI, Tribal College and University Applicants Encouraged Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities are encouraged to submit research proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no funds under this announcement are reserved or otherwise set-aside for any specific entity type. The Air Force will only use the F.1. Criteria for proposal selection. c) University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this announcement unless their Department of Defense UARC contract precludes the application. d) Ineligible Entities None of the following entity types are eligible to submit proposals as primary award recipients under this announcement (i) Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) (ii) Individual persons or people (iii)Federal agencies (to include Military Educational Institutions)
Geographic Eligibility
All
Next Deadline
February 24, 2025
White Papers
Application Opens
February 10, 2025
Application Closes
May 12, 2025
Grantor
Aleah Parker
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