National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies that improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future. Key aspects of the program include: * Early exposure to AI to build curiosity, understanding, and readiness for future careers * Partnerships across sectors - schools, universities, industry, government, and nonprofits - to co-design responsive, technology-based solutions * A two-phase approach, with Planning proposals and Development proposals * Alignment with national priorities, including the Executive Order 14277 and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022