Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE)
Department of Defense
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 and build a deep and lasting relationship between academia, foundations, international partners, industry and venture capital, and the DoW. The awardee will support technology scouting and transition, as well as collaboration activities that accelerate innovation and improve mission effe
Funding
Award size
Over $10M
Award ceiling
150000000
Type
Cooperative Agreement
Dates
Deadline
Closing this month
Posted
07/16/2026
Closes
2026-08-17
Eligibility
Eligibility
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Program
Funding area
Science and Technology and other Research and Development - ST
Opportunity #
HQ003426NFOECAD04
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov