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NASA SBIR/STTR Phase III

NASA SBIR/STTR Phase III — Sole-Source

Offers direct follow-on commercialization agreements for United States space firms after successful early-space awards.

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NASA SBIR/STTR Phase III is the commercialization phase of NASA's small business innovation programs, enabling further development of technologies resulting from Phase I or Phase II contracts for transition into NASA programs, other government agencies, or the private sector. Phase III contracts are awarded as sole-source procurements without competitive solicitation, funded from NASA mission prog…

What this grant funds

Any technology area that has prior NASA Phase I or Phase II funding basis.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.Procurement 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