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Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE)

The Warfighter Research Foundation · Headquarters, WA · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time

Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003426NFOECAD04
Posted Date: Jul 16, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 17, 2026

About the Opportunity

Bridging foundational academic research and strategic innovation for the Defense enterprise, the Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) will facilitate deep transdisciplinary collaborations among top-tier scholars, informed by defense strategists, that will transform rigorous and blue-sky research into breakthrough national security solutions. The center aims to build a deep and lasting relationship between academia, foundations, international partners, industry and venture capital, and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Funding Details

  • Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
  • Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Assistance Listing: 12.630 -- Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
  • Expected Number of Awards: 1
  • Award Ceiling: $150,000,000
  • Award Floor: $50,000,000
  • Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligibility

  • Only the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is eligible for awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
  • U.S. DoD Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not allowed to receive funds directly or via sub-awards.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technology scouting and market research (as authorized) to maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging capabilities, and innovation opportunities; provide summaries and recommendations.
  • Support concept incubation, prototyping pathways, pilot planning, and technology transition activities, including transition criteria and adoption planning.
  • Support industry/university/government engagement, collaboration forums, and coordination activities, as directed, including workforce development support activities where applicable.
  • Investigate new and transdisciplinary approaches to basic and exploratory research to transform how fundamental research and partnerships can drive toward more assured outcomes and impact.
  • Develop and form university and industry research teams and consortia consisting of multiple, integrated disciplines and capabilities focused upon problem-based research and outcomes (through a Problem-based Basic Research Consortium).
  • Drive collaboration between university researchers and Service laboratory researchers and Combatant Commands, while also creating opportunities for accelerating the development and advancement of basic and higher TRL research (through a Translational Research Initiative for Academia and Defense Partnership).

For additional information, contact Jonathan Bertsch, Grants Officer, via email.

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