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NASA SBIR/STTR 2026 Phase I is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Solicitation for Phase I proposals under the 2026-2027 BAA Appendices A and B, supporting innovative technologies for NASA missions including advanced computing, AI, simulations, and quantum technologies applicable to infrastructure and modeling.
Key AI-relevant topics include Autonomous Onboard Health Management for Small Spacecraft and Distributed Systems, Fault Management Technologies for Autonomous Systems, Robotic Mobility Manipulation and Sampling for planetary exploration, and High Performance Onboard Computing.
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View here. 2026 Appendix A & 2026 Appendix B has been released! Check it out here .
Shift to a Broad Agency Announcement This year, the NASA SBIR/STTR program is undergoing a change from our traditional solicitation cycle to a Broad Agency Announcement, or BAA. In the past, our Phase I “Mainline” solicitation would be released in January and contain the majority of subtopics for the program year.
The NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I solicitation would be released in the summer and contain the remainder of subtopics for the program year. Beginning this spring, we’ll be utilizing a BAA, which will empower us to release Phase I subtopics for SBIR, STTR, and SBIR Ignite over multiple appendices throughout the year.
New NASA SBIR/STTR solicitation cycle for program year 2026: NASA SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement Outlines proposal guidelines and requirements Contains a small number of SBIR subtopics for proposal Additional appendix information To be announced at a later date 2026 Appendix A and 2026 Appendix B Q&A Submission Frequently Asked Questions What is a Broad Agency Announcement?
A Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a funding mechanism used to procure basic and applied research. As outlined in section 35. 016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), a BAA is used by agencies to fulfill their requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on a specific system or hardware solution.
Why is the NASA SBIR/STTR program moving to a BAA? The BAA opens up a world of opportunity for our community of innovators and for the Agency by allowing the NASA SBIR/STTR program to be more flexible and responsive. Through phased appendix releases, we can solicit proposals for both known and emergent technology needs in a way that can better adapt to changes in mission priorities and developments in the commercial marketplace.
Additionally, the phased release schedule creates more opportunities for small businesses to propose and participate throughout the year. When will the first appendix be released? The NASA SBIR/STTR BAA was released on April 17, 2026, and is valid until Sept.
30, 2027. This document outlines proposal guidelines and requirements. The pilot appendix release is planned for April 21, 2026, and will include a small number of SBIR subtopics for proposal.
We also plan to release two additional appendices with SBIR and STTR Phase I subtopics on that date. How do I know whether I should propose to the first appendix, or wait for others? In the past, there have been limits on how many proposals can be submitted to the NASA SBIR/STTR mainline solicitation and a separate limit set on how many proposals can be submitted to the NASA SBIR Ignite solicitation.
With the shift to the BAA, the NASA SBIR/STTR program will still have proposal limits, but they will reset for each appendix. So, if there’s a subtopic you feel you’re well-equipped to propose to in the first appendix, don’t hesitate. What if the first appendix does not include relevant subtopics for my small business?
If you don’t see the subtopic you were hoping for in the first appendices, watch for future appendices. NASA solicits technologies based on agency needs and priorities which change over time so subtopics change as well. I am a current NASA SBIR/STTR awardee.
Will the BAA affect my existing contract? The BAA will not affect existing NASA SBIR/STTR contracts. These existing contracts will proceed according to the guidelines detailed in the solicitation to which you proposed.
Can I include patent costs or patent attorney hours in my base budget (not TABA funds)? Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 31. 205-30), patent costs are only allowable if required by the government contract.
Other counseling services are allowable as indirect costs. For more details, see the page https://www. acquisition.
gov/far/31. 205-30 , which also notes: “c) Other than those for general counseling services, patent costs not required by the contract are unallowable. ”
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. At least 51% must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Principal investigator must be primarily employed by the small business. Companies are limited to no more than two proposal packages per solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 per Phase I award for 6-month feasibility studies. Phase II awards typically $750,000-$850,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 21, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NASA SBIR/STTR 2026 Phase I is funded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NASA shifted its SBIR/STTR program from a single-cycle solicitation to a Broad Agency Announcement on April 17, 2026 — valid through September 30, 2027 — with subtopics released in rolling appendices. The structural change ends 41 years of predictable January-to-March deadlines and forces space startups to rebuild their proposal pipelines around continuous monitoring rather than annual sprints.
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