​The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $50 million investment to advance 10 multidisciplinary research teams to Phase 2 of its Convergence Accelerator program. These teams are developing practical applications in areas such as quantum technology, climate change mitigation, disaster management, and biothreat detection. The initiative emphasizes a convergence approach, integrating diverse disciplines and human-centered design to address pressing societal challenges. Over the next two years, the selected teams will engage in innovation and entrepreneurial training, focusing on product development, intellectual property, financial planning, and outreach to transition their concepts into sustainable solutions.