Convergence Accelerator Overview
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Funding Opportunity
NSF Convergence Accelerator Phase 1 and 2 for the 2023 Cohort - Tracks K, L, and M
Researchers and innovators have two submission pathways to submit their proposals.
- Solicitation, NSF-23-590
- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), NSFBAA-CA23-01
Key dates:
- Letter of intent (required): July 11, 2023
- Full Phase 1 Proposal: August 22, 2023
- Full Phase 2 Proposal: August 30, 2024*
* Phase 2 Full Proposals, only Phase 1 awardees are eligible to apply
Funded Future Topic Selection Workshops
Convergence Accelerator research topics begin as an ideation process—gathering input, through a Dear Colleague Letter on future topics conference proposals, from industry, academic institutions, non-profits, government, and other interested parties. Identified topics must meet a societal need at scale, be built upon foundational research, and be suitable for a multidisciplinary, convergence research approach.
2022 Workshops for 2023 Topics
The Convergence Accelerator has selected 11 topics to be further developed through community workshops. Topic submissions were collected from the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) NSF-22-021, which focused on gathering convergence research topics for 2023 and future years. Below are the final workshop reports. The workshop findings assisted NSF in developing the final convergence research track topics K, L, and M to be funded for 2023.
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2021 Workshops for the 2022 Topics
The Convergence Accelerator selected 12 topics to further be developed through workshops. Topic submissions were gathered from the Dear Colleague Letter/Request for Information, DCL/RFI NSF-21-012 and RFI on SAM.gov NSFOA2021-1, focused on gathering convergence research topics for FY2022.
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2020 Workshop Reports for 2021 Topics
The Convergence Accelerator funded 12 topics to be further developed through workshops. Topic submissions were gathered from the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) NSF-20-061, focused on gathering convergence research topics for FY 2021. Reports were provided to NSF at the conclusion of each workshop to assist the Convergence Accelerator program in determining the topics for the 2021 cohort. Of the 12 workshop topics, two were chosen for the 2021 cohort, creating the Networked Blue Economy and Trust & Authenticity in Communication Systems tracks.
Videos
NSF's Convergence Accelerator program overview video, July 2021
Watch other Convergence Accelerator videos on TIP's YouTube page.
Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Resources
2023 Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Guide
The 2023 Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Guide features more than 90 NSF-funded use-inspired projects across 10 convergence research tracks from the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 cohorts. Projects aligned to Track A: Open Knowledge Networks; Track B: AI & the Future of Work projects; Track C: Quantum Technology, Track D: AI-Driven Innovation via Data and Model Sharing, Track E: Networked Blue Economy and Track F: Trust & Authenticity in Communication Systems projects are in Phase 2. Project aligned to Track G: Securely Operating Through 5G Infrastructure; Track H: Enhancing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities; Track I: Sustainable Materials for Global Challenges; and Track J: Food & Nutrition Security, are in Phase 1.
2022 Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Guide
The 2022 Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Guide features more than 45 NSF funded use-inspired projects across six convergence research tracks from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 cohorts. Projects aligned to Track A: Open Knowledge Networks; Track B: AI & the Future of Work projects; Track C: Quantum Technology and Track D: AI-Driven Innovation via Data and Model Sharing are in Phase 2. Track E: Networked Blue Economy and Track F: Trust & Authenticity in Communication Systems projects are in Phase 1.
2021 Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Guide
The 2021 Convergence Accelerator Portfolio Guide features NSF funded projects in the 2019 cohort and 2020 cohort. Track A: Open Knowledge Networks and Track B: AI & the Future of Work projects are in Phase 2. Track C: Quantum Technology and Track D: AI-Driven Innovation via Data and Model Sharing projects are in Phase 1.
2020 Convergence Accelerator Cohort Guide
The 2020 Convergence Accelerator Cohort Guide features the NSF funded projects in the 2019 cohort in Phase 1. The convergent research track topics include Track A: Open Knowledge Networks and Track B: AI & the Future of Work.
Additional resources
Past Webinars
Informational Webinar: NSF Convergence Accelerator Phases 1 and 2 for the 2023 Cohort - Tracks K, L and M
The NSF Convergence Accelerator is speeding research and discovery into practice through a funding opportunity focused on three new research track topics: equitable water solutions, real-world chemical sensing applications and bio-inspired design innovations.
In the 90 minute informational webinar participants learned about
- The NSF Convergence Accelerator program, to include our phased approach and innovation processes used to accelerate basic research into practice
- The funding opportunity to include the research track focuses, required Convergence Accelerator fundamentals, and important submission information
Informational webinar for the Convergence Accelerator's request for topics for FY22, Oct. 2020
An outreach webinar on Dear Colleague Letter NSF 21-012: Request for Information (RFI) on Future Topics for the NSF Convergence Accelerator was held Oct. 27, 2020. Click to view the