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NASA SBIR Ignite

NASA SBIR Ignite Phase II

Funds U.S. small businesses developing commercialization-focused deep-tech through NASA SBIR Ignite Phase II awards of up to $850,000.

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NASA SBIR Ignite Phase II is a follow-on award administered by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) under the broader NASA SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to give Phase II-equivalent funding to companies that participated in or are eligible through the Ignite initiative, which targets high-growth, product-oriented startups and small businesses — including those with no prior NASA e…

What this grant funds

Three topic areas for the 2024 cohort: Aviation-Ready Electrical Energy Storage for All-Electric or Hybrid Electric Aircraft; Leak-Free Cryogenic Valves and Quick Disconnects; Decision Support Tools Leveraging NASA Earth Science Data.

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.24 months
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: 23 Jun 2026Source: www.nasa.gov