With usability, community engagement and sustainability as key goals, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has released an RFP Wednesday asking cities, academia and companies to pitch proposals for a chain of research hubs for wireless solutions.
The solicitation is part of the Platform for Advanced Wireless Research project directed by US Ignite initiative and Northeastern University. Up to $100 million is expected to fund city research for 5G wireless, Internet of Things applications, broadband fiber and a slew of other connectivity innovations. NSF will collect preliminary proposals for the RFP until June 1 with finalists announced in October and two winners chosen in the first quarter of 2018, according to the RFP.
