U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

U.S. NSF Seeking Rapid Development of Quantum Materials and Devices

Rapid development of quantum materials and devices is being requested by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Q-AMASE-i initiative. The types of materials sought are for “novel quantum technologies”, topological insulators, and superconducting materials, to specify several. The NSF anticipates awarding up to $25M. Interested? Proposal interest must be in no later than September 17, 2018, with a final proposal due date of November 5, 2018. 

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Software-Tailored Architecture for Quantum: First QC W/In 5 Years?

The U.S. National Science Foundation awarded $15M for the Software-Tailored Architecture for Quantum (STAQ) project. STAQ aims to deliver the first quantum computer within 5 years. Collaboration involves a number of academic organizations to include Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University, University of California-Berkeley, and several others from around the U.S. 

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