Ideas Lab: Breaking the Low Latency Barrier for Verticals in Next-G Wireless Networks
ID: 352536Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352536

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24545
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Ideas Lab: Breaking the Low Latency Barrier for Verticals in Next-G Wireless Networks," aimed at advancing U.S. competitiveness in next-generation wireless communications. This initiative seeks to identify and address critical technical challenges in achieving low-latency performance for emerging vertical industries, focusing on innovative approaches to enhance the capabilities of 5G and future wireless networks. The NSF emphasizes the importance of collaboration between academia and industry to develop and prototype solutions that meet stringent latency and reliability requirements, with an estimated total program funding of $12 million and an award ceiling of $3.7 million. Proposals are due by September 30, 2024, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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