NSF Convergence Accelerator Features Two Research Tracks

The National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator is speeding research and discovery into practice by announcing a new funding opportunity, NSF Convergence Accelerator Phase I and II for the 2021 Cohort, featuring two research track topics — the “Networked Blue Economy” and “Trust & Authenticity in Communication Systems.”

Although different, both tracks require funded teams to accelerate ideas into solutions and at a rapid pace. During phase one, a nine-month planning effort, selected teams are to participate in the program’s innovation curriculum designed to strengthen each team’s convergence approach and to further develop the solution concept toward phase two.

Solicitation Details

Who can Apply:
Submitters from academia, industry, government, non-profit, and other organizations are encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent (required) and full proposal.

Funding Opportunity:

• Academia refer to NSF grant solicitation.
• Industry, non-profit, and others refer to Broad Agency Announcement solicitation.

Solicitation Key Dates:

• Letter of Intent: May 5, 2021 (required)
• Full Proposal: June 14, 2021