NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I

NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is part of America's Seed Fund, the nation's largest source of early-stage non-dilutive funding for technology startups. The program supports small businesses with fewer than 500 employees to develop, mature, and commercialize innovative technologies that advance NASA missions.

Funding is available through multiple phases, including Phase I feasibility studies and Phase II prototype development. Note that Congressional authorization of the SBIR/STTR programs expired September 30, 2025, temporarily halting new solicitations and awards while existing contracts continue. NASA is transitioning from traditional solicitation cycles to a Broad Agency Announcement format.

The program also participates in the SBA's SBIR Partnering Platform connecting small businesses with investors and partners.

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30, 2025, will not be impacted. We are actively tracking the progress of program authorization in Congress and, during the program authorization lapse, we will continue nominal operations, including the administration of ongoing contracts. We will resume the release of any new solicitations and the funding of new awards when the program is reauthorized.

This is an evolving situation, and we will update this page with additional information and resources as they become available. 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!

Learn more by visiting the applicable page on the Opportunities menu dropdown Find recent & future opportunities across the program Last Updated: 2/23/26 | * Schedule dependent on program reauthorization | Schedule organized by Close Date Opportunity Open Date Close Date Selection Announcement Post Phase II | Phase II-E Submissions — 7/21/25 Aug.

2025 SBIR Ignite | 2025 NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I Solicitation 6/2/25 7/22/25 TBD Phase II | 2024 NASA STTR Phase II Solicitation 7/25/25 9/8/25 TBD Phase II | 2025 NASA SBIR Phase II Solicitation 2/19/26* – Delayed 4/6/26* – Delayed TBD 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. 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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