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NASA 2026 SBIR Phase I Solicitation is a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that funds early-stage research and development by small businesses on technologies aligned with NASA's missions in space exploration, aeronautics, science, and technology. Phase I awards support feasibility studies, enabling companies to demonstrate the scientific and technical merit of their proposed innovations.
Eligible applicants are for-profit small businesses with at least 51% U.S. ownership and fewer than 500 employees. Awards are up to $150,000, with successful Phase I recipients eligible to apply for Phase II awards of up to $750,000. The deadline for this solicitation was April 8, 2026.
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It is known as the “idea generation” phase, during which small businesses (and their research institution partners in STTR) establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed innovation. You can discover the types of technologies NASA is looking for by reading through the most recent Phase I solicitations. Learn the basics of Phase I on SBIR.
gov about SBIR/STTR Phase I SBIR Period of Performance STTR Period of Performance Program Year 2026 Information Hub This year, the NASA SBIR/STTR program is undergoing a change from our traditional solicitation cycle to a Broad Agency Announcement, or BAA. Click the link below to learn more.
Latest SBIR/STTR Phase I Selections July 7, 2025 | 2025 SBIR/STTR Phase I NASA selected 299 small business teams to develop new technologies to address agency priorities. The new awards from NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program invest in a varied portfolio of American small businesses and research institutions to support NASA’s future missions.
About 32% of the companies selected are first-time NASA SBIR/STTR recipients. Each proposal team will receive $150,000 to establish the merit and feasibility of their innovations for a total agency investment of $44. 85 million.
The complete list of this year’s SBIR and STTR awardees are available below (2025 NASA SBIR Phase I Selections & 2025 NASA STTR Phase I Selections).
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On June 5, 2023, NASA selected 300 proposals from 249 small businesses and 39 research institutions to receive a total of $45 million in Phase I awards. Looking for awardees prior to 2022? Search for them on SBIR.
gov Resources for Phase I Proposers 2025 Phase I Subtopic AMAs For the 2025 SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitation, the Program hosted Ask Me Anything webinars the week of December 9. On August 14, 2024, the NASA SBIR/STTR program hosted a webinar to welcome the 2024 NASA SBIR and STTR Phase I awardees, who were selected in June 2024. Watch the recording here.
Watch videos from STTR subject matter experts about the topics included in the 2024 STTR Phase I Solicitation Learn the meanings of many commonly used words and phrases in the NASA SBIR/STTR program As part of your Phase I submission, you can apply for additional funding to create a repeatable and scalable business model through the NASA I-Corps program As part of your Phase I submission, you can apply for an additional $6,500 in funding to support your commercialization strategy through the Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) program Discover More Topics From NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses with at least 51% U. S. ownership and <500 employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $150,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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