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NASA SBIR Ignite

NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I

Funds U.S. small businesses and startups new to NASA in early-stage, high-risk technology development through awards of up to $150,000.

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NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I is a grant administered by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) under the broader Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. It is a dedicated initiative within NASA SBIR that targets early-stage, high-risk technology development by U.S. small businesses and startups — particularly those that have not previously worked with NASA. Phase I awards cover …

What this grant funds

Commercialization-focused deep technologies responding to NASA needs, including artificial intelligence, robotics, radar, advanced manufacturing, and planetary navigation/autonomy.

Key facts
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