Title
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program - Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation
Agencies
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Description
The Innovation Fund aims to foster competition and innovation across the global telecommunications ecosystem, lower costs for consumers and network operators, and strengthen the 5G and successor wireless technology supply chains. The program’s objectives include unlocking opportunities for innovative companies, particularly small and medium enterprises, to compete in a market historically dominated by a few suppliers, some of which present a high security risk. This NOFO supports that critical work by investing in the technological development and commercial deployment of open radio units (RUs) – a core RAN component making up the largest part of a carrier network in terms of capital expenditures (CAPEX). This marks a key step in advancing the adoption of open and interoperable wireless networks. NTIA will support two specific research focus areas (SRFAs) under this NOFO: SRFA 1 – Open RU Commercialization: Accelerate the development of open RU products to the point where they meet carrier needs and are ready for commercial trials. SRFA 2 – Open RU Innovation: Improve the overall performance and capabilities of open RUs through targeted research and development.
More Information
https://www.ntia.gov/program/innovation-fund/grant-programs/round-2-2024/program-documentation/nofo-2
Submission Limits
Each applicant may submit a maximum of one application in SRFA 1 and three applications in SRFA 2.
Cost Sharing:
Minimum 10% cost share for SRFA 1; no cost share required for SRFA 2.
Deadlines
Internal Notice of Intent |
May 20, 2024 |
Notification of Internal Competition |
May 21, 2024 |
Internal Pre-proposal |
Jun 3, 2024 |
Results of Internal Competition |
Jun 17, 2024 |
Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal |
N/A |
Agency Proposal |
Jul 10, 2024
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