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ActiveNASA · 2026

NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations

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Agency: NASA
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Small businesses with innovative research and technology solutions.
Grant Type: Research
Geographic Scope: National

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NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations is sponsored by NASA. Seeks innovative research and technology solutions from small businesses to advance NASA's technology goals.

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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. The 2026 Appendix A SBIR and 2026 Appendix B SBIR & STTR solicitations are now live!

Submissions are open until May 21, 2026. See the links below to view the solicitations. Learn the basics of Phase I on SBIR.

gov about SBIR/STTR Phase I SBIR Period of Performance STTR Period of Performance 2026-2027 BAA Appendix 26A-I SBIR Solicitation 2026-2027 BAA Appendix 26B-I SBIR Solicitation 2026-2027 BAA Appendix 26B-I STTR Solicitation 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).

2025 NASA SBIR Phase I Selections 2025 NASA SBIR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 7, 2025) 2025 NASA STTR Phase I Selections 2025 NASA STTR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 7, 2025) 2024 NASA SBIR Phase I Selections 2024 NASA SBIR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 9, 2024) 2024 NASA STTR Phase I Selections 2024 NASA STTR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 9, 2024) 2023 NASA SBIR Phase I Selections 2023 NASA SBIR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 10, 2023) 2023 NASA STTR Phase I Selections 2023 NASA STTR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 10, 2023) 2022 NASA SBIR Phase I Selections 2022 NASA SBIR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 6, 2022) 2022 NASA STTR Phase I Selections 2022 NASA STTR Phase I Solicitation (Opened January 6, 2022) On June 7, 2024, NASA selected 299 proposals from small businesses across the country to receive nearly $45 million in Phase I awards.

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)

Eligibility Requirements

Small businesses with innovative research and technology solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with innovative research and technology solutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations?

NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations is funded by NASA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Is NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations available nationwide?

Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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