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NSF program TIP-CHIPS KTA-6 Communications (272Y00): 57 awards, $46.2M to 43 organizations

57 NSF awards ($46.2M) under the program element TIP-CHIPS KTA-6 Communications (272Y00) to 43 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
272Y00
Directorate
Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships
Division
Emerging Technologies Section

Awards

57 awards in the window.

AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: DRIVE-SAFE: Remote and Cooperative Autonomous Driving in Dynamic Environments using 5G/NextG TechnologyNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$5,061,769August 15, 2025July 31, 2027Zhi-Li Zhangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Democratizing Low Latency Wireless for Remote XR Medical CollaborationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$4,550,000July 15, 2025June 30, 2027Philip B Godfreynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Democratizing Low Latency Wireless for Remote XR Medical CollaborationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$2,564,932July 15, 2025June 30, 2027Qinqing Zhangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: O2-RAN: Orbital Open RAN for Non-Terrestrial Networks and Space-Based Edge ComputingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,805,613October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Farshad Firouzinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: FALCON: Flexible Aerial Links for Control, Observation, and NavigationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,768,400September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Sundeep Rangannsf.gov
VINES: Track 2: CERTAIN: Connectivity Effectiveness and Reliability Through AI-native NetworkingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,699,107June 15, 2026May 31, 2029Tian Lannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: End-to-End Delivery Technology for Interactive Multi-person XR Rehabilitation ActivitiesNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$1,691,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Jiasi Chennsf.gov
VINES: Track 2: Untethering AI Factories: From Cable-Bound Networks to Adaptive Wireless InfrastructureNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,617,211September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Josep M Jornetnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: DRIVE-SAFE: Remote and Cooperative Autonomous Driving in Dynamic Environments using 5G/NextG TechnologyNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$1,598,846August 15, 2025July 31, 2027Jacobus VAN DER MERWEnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AgSlicing: Predictable RAN and Spectrum Slicing for Precision AgricultureNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,567,090September 15, 2026August 31, 2029Hongwei Zhangnsf.gov
VINES: Track 2: AReS: Assessing, Restoring, and Supporting Post-Disaster Connectivity and Situational Awareness Through AI-Enabled ISAC and ISAC-AR IntegrationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,381,674September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Yasaman Ghasempournsf.gov
VINES: Track 2: OMNISCIENT: Enabling BVLOS for On-demand Mission Critical Aerial Networks through Self-adapting NextG IAB MeshNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,263,450October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Karthikeyan Sundaresannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: VICEROY: Vehicular Integrated Sensing and Communications for Enhanced Road SafetyNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,199,653October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Andreas Molischnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SEA-NET: Scalable Edge Analytics and Networking for Autonomous Maritime Emergency ResponseNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,157,769September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Rajarathnam Chandramoulinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Disaster-Resilient Communication Systems for Mission-Critical Adaptive Multipath Wireless NetworkingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,122,122September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Michael G Lubynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Heterogeneous Edge Intelligence for Natural Disaster Response Analytics (HEIDRA)NSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,065,806September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Christopher G Brintonnsf.gov
VINES: Track 2: NSF-NICT: Open, AI-RAN Massive MIMO Platform for Smart Cities and Resilient Infrastructure: A U.S.-Japan Reference DesignNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$1,018,323September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Tommaso Melodiansf.gov
RAISE: AraOptical 2.0: MISO Free-Space Optical Communications for Long-Distance, High-Capacity X-Haul NetworkingNSFDivision Of Computer and Network Systems2023$1,000,000October 1, 2023September 30, 2025Hongwei Zhangnsf.gov
RAISE: Chip-to-chip photonic connectivity in multi-accelerator servers for MLNSFEmerging Technologies Section2024$1,000,000October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Rachee Singhnsf.gov
VINES: Track 2: NSF-NICT: Enabling Low Altitude Economy with Open, Integrated Sensing, and Communications NextG RAN (Miageru)NSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$903,963September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Eric W Burgernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: End-to-End Delivery Technology for Interactive Multi-person XR Rehabilitation ActivitiesNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$810,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Ethan Katz-Bassettnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: End-to-End Delivery Technology for Interactive Multi-person XR Rehabilitation ActivitiesNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$743,000October 1, 2025September 30, 2027Maria Gorlatovansf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SCOPE-XR: Seeing the Channel: Optimizing Perception-aware Environments for XRNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$725,691September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Haijian Sunnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Active RIS-Enabled Long-Range Wireless xHaul for Next-Generation Smart AgricultureNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$633,649September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Jeyanandh Parameshnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces Enabled Long-Range High-Capacity Wireless Transport for Next-Generation Smart AgricultureNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$588,649September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Ahmed Alkhateebnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: DRIVE-SAFE: Remote and Cooperative Autonomous Driving in Dynamic Environments using 5G/NextG TechnologyNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$470,000August 15, 2025July 31, 2027Hang Qiunsf.gov
NSF VINES Virtual OfficeNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$429,938September 1, 2026August 31, 2030Marc S Lehnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AERONET: AI-enabled Orchestration of Heterogeneous Networks for Aviation SafetyNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$427,800September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Puneet Sharmansf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Active RIS-Enabled Long-Range Wireless xHaul for Next-Generation Smart AgricultureNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$386,222September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Ali C Gurbuznsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Resilient Wireless Data Transport for Disaster Recovery using LT3 Multipath CodingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$382,774September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Scott Shenkernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AERONET: Edge-Resilient Orchestration of Heterogeneous Networks for AviationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$312,627September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Kadangode K Ramakrishnannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: VICEROY: Vehicular Integrated Sensing and Communications for Enhanced Road SafetyNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$310,894October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Nuria Gonzalez Prelcicnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AERONET: Edge-Resilient Orchestration of Heterogeneous Networks for AviationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$305,182September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Swarun Kumarnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AERONET: Edge-Resilient Orchestration of Heterogeneous Networks for AviationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$301,179September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Jasenka Rakasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: NSF-BF: Mission Critical Semantic Communications in NextG Networks for Smart ManufacturingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$294,983September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Victor Lawrencensf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SCOPE-XR: Seeing the Channel: Optimizing Perception-aware Environments for XRNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$289,680September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Kaushik R Chowdhurynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AERONET: Edge-Resilient Orchestration of Heterogeneous Networks for AviationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$284,950September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Dimitrios Koutsonikolasnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SEA-NET: Scalable Edge Analytics and Networking for Autonomous Maritime Emergency ResponseNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$284,644September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Vishrant Tripathinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: NSF-BF: Mission Critical Semantic Communications in NextG Networks for Smart ManufacturingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$266,666September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Matthew Andrewsnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: Breaking Low: End-to-End Delivery Technology for Interactive Multi-person XR Rehabilitation ActivitiesNSFEmerging Technologies Section2025$255,057October 1, 2025September 30, 2027James Finleynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: NSF-BF: Mission Critical Semantic Communications in NextG Networks for Smart ManufacturingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$231,424September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Moe Z Winnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SCOPE-XR: Seeing the Channel: Optimizing Perception-aware Environments for XRNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$217,369September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Feng Yensf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: O2-RAN: Orbital Open RAN for Non-Terrestrial Networks and Space-Based Edge ComputingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$216,008October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Tuan Q Nguyennsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SCOPE-XR: Seeing the Channel: Optimizing Perception-aware Environments for XRNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$210,300September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Rose Qingyang Hunsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Heterogeneous Edge Intelligence for Natural Disaster Response Analytics (HEIDRA)NSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$209,188September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Jing Yangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: AgSlicing: Predictable RAN and Spectrum Slicing for Precision AgricultureNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$200,000September 15, 2026August 31, 2029James Neelnsf.gov
Conference: AgWireless 2026: Accelerating Concerted 6G, AgTech and Multi-Use InnovationNSFTIP - Core Programs2026$200,000August 15, 2026January 31, 2027Hongwei Zhangnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: Heterogeneous Edge Intelligence for Natural Disaster Response Analytics (HEIDRA)NSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$192,808September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Yin Sunnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: O2-RAN: Orbital Open RAN for Non-Terrestrial Networks and Space-Based Edge ComputingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$164,664October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Fatemeh Afghahnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SCOPE-XR: Seeing the Channel: Optimizing Perception-aware Environments for XRNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$160,593September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Md Moin Uddin Chowdhurynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: SEA-NET: Scalable Edge Analytics and Networking for Autonomous Maritime Emergency ResponseNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$157,564September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Koduvayur P Subbalakshminsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: FALCON: Flexible Aerial Links for Control, Observation, and NavigationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$129,920September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Giuseppe Loiannonsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Conference: US Advancing Leadership in Global Networking Standards (US-ALIGNS)NSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$100,000February 15, 2026January 31, 2027Lingjia Liunsf.gov
Conference: Workshop on Open & Integrated Network Testbeds for Research & TranslationNSFEmerging Technologies Section2024$99,302October 1, 2024September 30, 2027Alexander Wyglinskinsf.gov
Collaborative Research: VINES: Track 2: O2-RAN: Orbital Open RAN for Non-Terrestrial Networks and Space-Based Edge ComputingNSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$58,305October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Nathaniel Bleiernsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Conference: US Advancing Leadership in Global Networking Standards (US-ALIGNS)NSFEmerging Technologies Section2026$50,000February 15, 2026January 31, 2027Sumit Roynsf.gov
Conference: NSF Workshop on Security Challenges and Research Directions for Space and Non-Terrestrial NetworksNSFCyber, Physical, & Intelligent Systems2026$49,357October 1, 2026September 30, 2027Edward J Oughtonnsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$01$5.1 million
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbana, IL0$01$4.6 million
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA0$03$2.9 million
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA0$03$2.8 million
Peraton Labs INCBasking Ridge, NJ0$01$2.6 million
Arizona State UniversityScottsdale, AZ0$02$2.4 million
New York UniversityNew York, NY0$01$1.8 million
University of Michigan at Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI0$02$1.7 million
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC0$01$1.7 million
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT0$01$1.6 million
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA0$02$1.5 million
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ0$01$1.4 million
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN0$02$1.4 million
Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA0$01$1.3 million
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA0$03$1.2 million
Spectronn, Inc.Holmdel, NJ0$01$1.2 million
Bitripple Inc.Berkeley, CA0$01$1.1 million
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY0$01$1 million
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$03$813,873
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY0$01$810,000
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA0$02$782,627
Duke UniversityDurham, NC0$01$743,000
University of Georgia Research Foundation IncAthens, GA0$01$725,691
Teraspatial INCPalo Alto, CA0$01$633,649
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ0$02$452,547
Corner Alliance IncorporatedWashington, DC0$01$429,938
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseSpring, TX0$01$427,800
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC0$01$386,222
University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA0$01$310,894
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA0$01$305,182
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX0$01$289,680
Nokia of America CorporationMurray Hill, NJ0$01$266,666
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA0$01$231,424
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI0$01$217,369
Dash Tech Integrated Circuits, Inc.Phoenix, AZ0$01$216,008
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA0$01$209,188
Federated Wireless, Inc.Arlington, VA0$01$200,000
Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL0$01$192,808
Clemson UniversityClemson, SC0$01$164,664
Ericsson INCPlano, TX0$01$160,593
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA0$01$99,302
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$01$50,000
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA0$01$49,357

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$054$35,213,632
20250$010$8,904,181
20240$02$1,069,302
20230$01$1,000,000

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation26-511NSF47.084November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)26-512NSF47.084November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:26-513NSF47.084November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.084November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)26-507NSF47.084November 18, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.084January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.084February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)26-524NSF47.084February 11, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.084March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.084April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.084April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.084April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.084June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.084July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.084August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.084October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program25-549NSF47.084October 6, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)14-579NSF47.084October 14, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities24-540NSF47.084$200,000Same assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open SciencePD-24-7414NSF47.084$600,000Same assistance listing 47.084 as 50 awards here

Updated November 3, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-02). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.