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NASA STTR Phase II

Funds U.S. small businesses and their research institution partners developing and demonstrating technology innovations through NASA's STTR Phase II award.

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NASA STTR Phase II is a grant issued by NASA's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program, authorized under the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The program is managed by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). Phase II is focused on the development, demonstration, and delivery of a technology innovation that was shown to be …

Space technology, aeronautics, AI for autonomous spaceflight, Mars communications, additive and in-space manufacturing, and detection of severe storms on Earth. NASA publishes specific subtopics each solicitation cycle.

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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nasa.gov