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NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are grants from NASA Johnson Space Center that fund early-stage technology research and development by small businesses to support NASA's mission and generate commercial potential.
The SBIR program requires the research to be conducted primarily by the small business, while STTR requires collaboration with a nonprofit research institution or federally funded research center. Both programs use a phased approach: Phase I validates feasibility, Phase II develops the technology, and Phase III pursues commercialization. Eligible applicants are U.S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees.
Award amounts vary by phase and program solicitation.
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6 Development and Advancement of Lunar Instrumentation Not Solicited in ROSES-25 Snow in the Shadow of the Andes Join the Artemis Mission to the Moon NASA, Organ Sharing Network UNOS to Study Faster Organ Transport NASA Wins Two Webby Awards, Five Webby People’s Voice Awards Advancing Earth Observation at NASA Since Release of Earthrise Photo La NASA anuncia la cobertura de la misión lunar Artemis II Agenda diaria de la misión a la Luna de Artemis II de la NASA La NASA refuerza Artemis: añade una misión y perfecciona su arquitectura general The NASA Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program is part of America’s Seed Fund, the nation’s largest source of early-stage non-dilutive funding for innovative technologies.
Through this program, entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with less than 500 employees can receive funding and non-monetary support to build, mature, and commercialize their technologies, advancing NASA missions and helping solve important problems facing our country. Whether your destination is the Moon, Mars, or the marketplace, the NASA SBIR/STTR program wants to help get you there!
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The NASA SBIR/STTR Program has joined the SBIR Partnering Platform! We are excited to announce an opportunity for our small businesses to connect with other innovators and partners. NASA SBIR/STTR has joined the SBIR Partnering Platform.
This public, multi-agency platform facilitates partnering between Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applicants/awardees and all those who can contribute to their success (investors, subject matter experts, research institutes, service providers, industry stakeholders, etc.) in their respective ecosystems. Instructions on how to register with the platform and begin making those partnerships are available on the platform.
Explore the SBIR Partnering Platform Here Read recent web features, newsletters, and stories about the impact our awardees are having on NASA and the country. Learn More about News and Success Stories We are one piece of the SBIR/STTR pie America’s Seed Fund is coordinated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which provides resources and support to the NASA SBIR/STTR program and 10 other participating Federal agencies.
The SBA tracks SBIR/STTR awards across the government, provides helpful program information, hosts frequent virtual and in-person events, and offers connections to others in the innovation ecosystem who may be able to help you if you need support outside of the NASA SBIR/STTR program. NASA SBIR/STTR representative (center) sitting on a panel with other agency SBIR/STTR representatives at a recent SBA Road Tour event.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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NASA Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) Released Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), entitled, “Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO)” (NNJ25ZSA001N) , has been released. This NOFO will solicit applied research in support of NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP). This NOFO is available through the the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO25NOFO. The research will fall into one or more categories corresponding to HRP’s five Elements: Space Radiation, Human Health Countermeasures, Exploration Medical Capability, Human Factors and Behavioral Performance, and Research Operations and Integration. This NOFO covers all aspects of research to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. Awards generally range from under $250K per year for focused, limited efforts (e.g., data analysis) to $1.2M per year for extensive activities (e.g., development of scientific hardware) and will be made as grants. The funds available for awards in each research opportunity offered in this NOFO range from less than one million to several million dollars. This range allows selection from a few to as many as a dozen proposals depending on the program objectives and the submission of proposals of merit. The period of performance for an award can range from one to five years. [g1] Any changes or modifications to any of these guidelines will be specified in the descriptions of the relevant research opportunities in the appendices of this solicitation. Details of the topics will be given in the appendices of the NOFO. Unless otherwise specified, appendices will use a two-step solicitation process requiring that a compliant and relevant Step-1 proposal be submitted in order to be considered to be invited to submit a Step-2 proposal. Proposal due dates will be staggered throughout the HERO open period of November 1, 2024 to October 2025. The first proposal due date (for Step-1 proposals submitted in response to Appendix A) is December 2, 2024. The electronic submission is required by the due date for proposal submission. Proposal due dates are given in the appendices, which will be posted at https://nspires.nasaprs.com. Interested proposers should monitor https://nspires.nasaprs.com or register and subscribe to the Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) electronic notifications system through the NSPIRES account subscription services. New program elements or amendments to this NOFO through October 2025 will be posted in NSPIRES, after which time release of a subsequent HERO NOFO is planned. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to the NOFO. Principal Investigators may collaborate with universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, and state and local government laboratories. In all such arrangements, the applying entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. NASA’s policy is to conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange-of-funds basis. Thank you for your continued interest in NASA. Please refer to the solicitation document for contact information. Funding Opportunity Number: NNJ25ZSA001N. Assistance Listing: 43.007. Funding Instrument: CA,G,PC. Category: ST.
NASA Space Grant College and Fellowship Program is a grant from NASA Johnson Space Center that funds a national network of colleges and universities to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space projects through science and engineering education, research, and public outreach. The program's 52 state and territory consortia fund fellowships and scholarships for students pursuing STEM careers, support curriculum enhancement and faculty development, and administer pre-college and public service education projects. Eligible applicants are universities and colleges across the United States. Awards of up to $870,000 annually are available per consortium, supporting fellowships, scholarships, and educational initiatives aligned with NASA's mission.
NASA Pathways Internships at Johnson Space Center is a grant from NASA Johnson Space Center that funds paid internship positions for students to contribute to real human spaceflight programs, including work on NASA vehicles for deep space exploration, the International Space Station, and commercial space partnerships. Interns are assigned mentors who ensure meaningful project work, networking with professionals, and an introduction to NASA's culture and mission. The program is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Internships are paid; students rotate through assignments and gain hands-on experience across engineering, science, and mission operations in the Houston, Texas area.
Manufacturing Grants (Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund) is sponsored by FuzeHub (New York State). These grants, part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. Project categories include adoption of new technology to enhance a process and/or product, prototype development, design for manufacturing, proof-of-concept manufacturing, certain equipment purchases, and manufacturing scale-up.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.