News
July 9, 2026
The U.S. National Science Foundation Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program is currently active and is managed by the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate; however, it is not accepting proposals at this time. NSF expects to release an updated solicitation later in 2026, subject to availability of funds.
https://iucrc.nsf.gov/universities/solicitation
March 1, 2026
The SMART IUCRC Planning Meeting was successfully held on March 5–6, 2026, at the Randall Welcome Center, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. The meeting brought together industry, academic, and NSF stakeholders to help shape the vision and research priorities of the proposed NSF IUCRC for AI-enabled smart manufacturing and construction.
