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Federal GrantNASA

NASA SBIR Phase I Aeronautics & Space Tech Grant

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Max Funding
$150,000
Deadline
2026-03-11
Location
Nationwide (US)

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Program Summary & Scope

NASA SBIR Phase I grants fund small businesses to develop aerospace, robotic, sensor, and space exploration innovations aligned with NASA mission directorates. Successful projects transition to Phase II contracts worth up to $850,000.

Key Requirements & Eligibility Criteria

  • 6-month performance period for technical feasibility demonstration
  • Access to NASA testing facilities, software libraries, and domain experts
  • Post-Phase II commercialization acceleration opportunities via NASA Ignite

Eligible Startup Stages

Pre-SeedSeed

Target Industries & Sectors

DeepTechHardwareDefenseTechAI