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NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)

NASA NIAC Phase II

Funds researchers and companies advancing early-stage space technology concepts through NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Phase II program.

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NASA NIAC Phase II is administered by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program. NIAC funds the study and development of ambitious early-stage space technology concepts that could one day dramatically change how NASA explores the universe. Phase II awards follow a successful Phase I study and allow awardees to mature and validate their c…

Advanced space technology concepts at early stages of development — high-risk, high-payoff ideas that could fundamentally change NASA missions. Broad across aerospace, space systems, propulsion, life support, robotics, and related hardware fields.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nasa.gov