# Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 INnovations in Qubit Science for Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nofoafrlafosr20250004-fiscal-year-fy-2025-innovations-in-qubit-science/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358422

> Air Force Office of Scientific Research offered grants of up to $3.8 million (at least $300,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 8 awards. Applications closed on May 12, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250004 |
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 12, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $3.8 million |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.800 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See announcement for additional information on eligibility

## What the grant funds

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

## Questions people ask

### Is NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250004 still open?

No. It closed on May 12, 2025. A newer notice is open: FA955027S0001, closes April 2, 2027 (146 days left).

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 INnovations in Qubit Science for Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 INnovations in Qubit Science for Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program?

Closed May 12, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $3.8 million each.

### Who has won Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, Flextech Alliance, Inc. The program made 3,902 awards worth $3.7 billion in that time.