Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes

The National Science Foundation is offering cooperative-agreement funding for large-scale interdisciplinary Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes focused on quantum information science research, education, workforce development, and related partnerships.

United States of America > National Science Foundation


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24-599
Oct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
$45,000,000.00
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The National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals for large-scale, interdisciplinary Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes addressing major challenges in quantum information science and technology. Proposed institutes may focus on quantum computation, communication, simulation, sensing, or related areas, and may establish new institutes or continue existing ones. Institutes are expected to coordinate research across multiple institutions and disciplines while supporting education, training, workforce development, partnerships, infrastructure, industry engagement, outreach, international collaboration, and new applications for quantum technologies. Eligible applicants are accredited two- and four-year U.S. institutions of higher education, including community colleges, acting on behalf of their faculty members. The program anticipates 10 awards, with total estimated funding of $300,000,000 and individual awards ranging from $10,000,000 to $45,000,000. The opportunity is archived and proposals are not currently accepted.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCAJ10R&D-PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Smart Codes
quantum research institutesquantum technology researchquantum workforce development
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Oct 9, 2026-Post Date
Oct 10, 2026-Archive Date
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