We are exploring the dCompute(decentralized computing) space and doing research on possibly new models of computing with an emphasis on rich communication interfaces.  For more information please take some time and read our vision document specified in the description of the grant.
In the past, we have explored interoperability and integration between different tech stacks of the compute and the storage layers of decentralized networks and found it exciting to glue them together.  
We are an open-source effort after all and consider our project to be a common good whose success would contribute to the whole community of builders, so it feels natural to think that we are eligible to be part of this round.