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Design for Environmental Sustainability in Computing

The Design for Environmental Sustainability in Computing (DESC) program aims to tackle the environmental impacts of computing throughout its lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to disposal. It looks beyond energy consumption to consider emissions, resource depletion, and toxic byproducts. The program encourages projects that integrate sustainability with computing performance and security…

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Agency: National Science Foundation

Program: SBIR

Award

Total Funding: $11.8M

Award Ceiling: $2M

Award Floor: $100,000

Funding Amount: $2M

Total Awards Given 18

Dates

Opportunity Released: December 15, 2022

Open for Submission: December 15, 2022

Submission Deadline: September 13, 2024

Application Window Closes: September 13, 2024

Keywords

1. Environmental Sustainability 2. Computing Lifecycle 3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 4. Resource Depletion 5. Data Center Impact 6. Sustainable Algorithms 7. Recyclability 8. Toxic Byproducts 9. Rare Earth Elements 10. Heat Management

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