NSF slashes research programs to support new tech initiative, insiders say
National Science Foundationfunding cutsX-Labsresearch programsUS science
Author: strangeloops85
Date: 6/22/2026
Article Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is cutting its traditional research programs by 20-30% to fund a new $1.5 billion tech initiative, X-Labs, aimed at turning NSF-funded discoveries into new products and industries.