NASA SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement (FY26-27)
The NASA SBIR/STTR program provides non-dilutive capital to small businesses to conduct R&D on high-impact technologies that align with NASA's mission requirements. The program operates through periodic solicitations (appendices) throughout the fiscal year.
Award Amount
$225,000
Deadline
Rolling
Est. Time
40-80 hours
Source
NASA Solicitation Portal
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be U.S.-based small businesses, typically with 500 or fewer employees. STTR proposals require a formal collaboration with a research institution.
Who Can Apply
Small business concerns, including those with R&D capabilities in aerospace, software, materials, and robotics, often in partnership with universities for STTR tracks.
Application Instructions
Register in the NASA SBIR/STTR Electronic Handbook (EHB) at the official portal. Monitor the site for specific topical appendices and follow the submission guidelines outlined in each BAA phase.
Required Documents
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Company Commercialization Plan
- SBA Company Registry Information
- Small Business Concern (SBC) Documentation
Geographic Restrictions
United States
Required Essays
- Technical Merit Statement
- Commercialization Potential Strategy
- Work Plan and Milestones
How to Stand Out
Align your proposal directly with a specific NASA technical solicitation topic. Demonstrate a clear transition path from prototype to flight mission or commercial space market.
Risk Warnings
This is a competitive government contracting process. Failure to follow federal procurement regulations or missing specific appendix deadlines will result in immediate disqualification.