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SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase I

SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase I

Funds early-stage United States space small businesses with feasibility contracts for new space technologies.

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SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase I contracts fund feasibility studies of $75,000–$180,000 over three to twelve months for US small businesses developing space-relevant or dual-use defense-commercial technology. SpaceWERX is the innovation arm of the US Space Force, operating as a division of AFWERX and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The programme was launched in August 2021 and by fiscal year …

What this grant funds

Feasibility studies by US small businesses developing space-relevant or dual-use defense-commercial technology, covering both company-pitched Open Topics and USSF-specific Special Topics.

Key facts
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.3–12 months
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: spacewerx.us