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NASA STTR

NASA STTR Phase I (BAA, Appendix B)

Funds United States small-business and nonprofit research partnerships for early NASA-focused aerospace feasibility work.

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NASA STTR Phase I is the feasibility stage of the Small Business Technology Transfer program operated by NASA, requiring a mandatory partnership between a U.S. small business and a nonprofit research institution. Phase I establishes the scientific, technical, and commercial merit of the proposed innovation and initiates the formal collaboration between the small business and the research partner. …

NASA mission technology areas per Appendix B STTR subtopics; requires ≥30% research institution contribution.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.13 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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nasa.gov