NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology efforts

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has unveiled three new topics for its NSF X-Labs initiative, completing its portfolio for 2026. This $1.5 billion investment aims to foster high-risk, high-impact research through innovative partnerships, with the latest funding opportunity focusing on Artificial Intelligence for Physical Systems.