Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 INnovations in Qubit Science for Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250004
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $300,000 to $3,750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The INQS program, a collaboration between AFOSR and LPS, seeks revolutionary qubit approaches to quantum computation that can significantly advance scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites proposals for basic research into solid-state qubits that can serve functions in a FTQC system, such as data processing, memory storage, communication, or measurement. Proposals must align with one of two themes: (1) exploring novel or underdeveloped qubits, or (2) applying unconventional approaches to advance existing qubit functions. Pre-proposal inquiries are due by February 24, 2025, with white papers strongly encouraged by March 17, 2025, and full proposals due by May 12, 2025.
AFOSR anticipates making at least eight awards ranging from $150,000 to $750,000 per year for 2-5 years, with total award values between $300,000 and $3,750,000. Eligible applicants include qualified U.S. and foreign educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry partners. The program falls under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800), and successful proposals must include comprehensive data management plans and security risk reviews.
Synopsis
The INQS program is a collaboration between AFOSR and LPS, and we seek revolutionary qubit approaches to quantum computation that have the potential to significantly advance scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) beyond current state-of-the-art methods.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites proposals for basic research into solid-state qubits for quantum computing at various stages of maturity. Qubits of interest may support one or more of the required functions in a FTQC system. These functions may include, but are not limited to, data processing, memory storage, communication, spectator roles, or measurement. Proposals should clearly address: (1) the function(s) the qubit is expected to serve, (2) how it can be integrated into a plausible FTQC system, and (3) its potential to advance toward qubits suitable for FTQC. Furthermore, proposals must align with one of the following themes:
Theme 1: New Qubits
This theme explores completely novel or underdeveloped qubits that have both a credible research path toward utility in an FTQC system and promising advantages over current state-of-the-art methods.
Theme 2: Renew Qubits
This theme focuses on applying unconventional approaches-such as novel qubit operation techniques, fabrication methods, or designs-to significantly advance specific qubit functions in state-of-the-art quantum processors1 for utility in plausible FTQC systems.
This opportunity seeks to fund proposals in two (2) specific theme areas. Please see the announcement for more information.
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aleah L. Parker
Grantor Email
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Appendix 4 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals.pdf | ||
| INQS Q&A FINAL.pdf | ||
| INQS NOFO FINAL_FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.pdf |
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