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PESOSE: Fund plans to build and secure open-source ecosystems for national and societal needs

The PESOSE program funds efforts to turn promising open-source science and engineering products into safe, sustainable ecosystems that address emerging societal or national priorities. Proposals may focus on planning and launching new open-source ecosystems, building and expanding an ecosystem based on an existing open-source product, or improving safety, security, and privacy by addressing te…

The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address national and societal challenges. Open-source tools such as software, hardware, machin…

Funding Source

Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $40M

Eligibility

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-…

Dates

Open Date: February 19, 2026
Close Date: September 1, 2026

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