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ActiveNASA Space Technology Mission Directorate · 2026

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program Phase I

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Agency: NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate
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Status: Active
Eligibility: Companies and institutions across the United States.

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NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program Phase I is sponsored by NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate. Funds early-stage technology concept studies for future aerospace missions.

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The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program funds innovative aerospace concepts that could enable and transform future missions. Each year, NASA issues multiple NIAC solicitations and grant awards. Researchers across government, industry and academia with high impact ideas should consider submitting a proposal.

The NIAC program supports visionary research ideas through multiple progressive phases of study. Phase I studies are efforts up to 9 months to explore the overall viability and advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Eligible recipients of Phase I awards can propose for a follow-on Phase II study.

Phase II develops concepts for up to two years. Researchers must prepare a roadmap for further development, but are not expected to fully advance the technologies to a level required for NASA or commercial transition. Phase III continues the exploration and development for another two years.

The final phase is designed to strategically transition NIAC concepts with the highest potential impact for NASA, other government agencies or commercial partners. For complete information, guidelines and announcements regarding NIAC solicitations, visit the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) website: http://nspires. nasaprs.

com/ CURRENT & UPCOMING SOLICITATIONS 2026 Phase I Solicitation Proposal Status Notification: April 15, 2026 Selections Announced: June 2026 (planned) 2026 Phase II Solicitation Selections Announced: Fall 2026 (planned) 2027 Phase I Solicitation Release: Not Earlier than July 2026 (planned) Selections Announced: Spring 2027 (planned) GENERAL TENTATIVE FUNDING & DATES $225,000 for a nine-month study 12 to 18 awards per year (planned) $750,000 for a two-year study Six to eight awards per year (planned) $2 million for a two-year study One award per year (planned) Think up an innovative concept that will change the way NASA does business; explain why NASA needs your concept.

Watch for the release of NIAC solicitations on NSPIRES . Pay extra attention to the proposal preparation instructions. Put your concept into a specific aerospace architecture, mission or system.

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Companies and institutions across the United States.

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