# CDS&E: Collaborative Research: Unlocking the Power of Quantum Computing for Topology Optimization

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Tufts University |
| Location | MEDFORD, MA |
| Project | CDS&E: Collaborative Research: Unlocking the Power of Quantum Computing for Topology Optimization |
| Award amount | $174,996 |
| Obligated so far | $174,996 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-31 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2029-08-31 |
| Program | CDS&E, AM-Advanced Manufacturing |
| Directorate / division | ENG / CMMI |
| Award ID | 2552597 |

## Why this score
- Award of $174,996.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2552597). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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