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NASA SBIR Phase I

NASA SBIR Phase II

Funds U.S. small businesses developing and demonstrating technology innovations that advance NASA missions, following a successful Phase I feasibility award.

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NASA SBIR Phase II is a contract-based R&D award administered by NASA's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program, operating under the federal SBIR program mandate. Phase II is focused on the development, demonstration, and delivery of a technology innovation. Awards are made to small businesses (and their research institution partners in STTR) w…

Deep-tech areas aligned with NASA mission priorities, including AI processors for autonomous spaceflight, in-space and additive manufacturing, Mars communications relay networks, storm detection and tracking systems, and other space, aeronautics, and science mission technologies.

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.Contract
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