NASA SBIR Ignite (Phase I and Phase II)
SBIR Ignite is NASA's commercialization-focused SBIR track for product-oriented startups and small businesses, with a few topics tied to emerging commercial aerospace markets and an accelerated Phase II schedule. Offered by National Aeronautics and Space Administration; awards $1.3M.
Key Facts
- Funder
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Award amount
- $1.3M
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
SBIR Ignite is NASA's commercialization-focused SBIR track for product-oriented startups and small businesses, with a few topics tied to emerging commercial aerospace markets and an accelerated Phase II schedule. Under the FY2026–2027 BAA, Ignite Phase I contracts are worth up to $225,000 for 6 months and Phase II up to $1,275,000. The 2025 call selected 15 Phase I firms in April 2026, and their Phase II window closed October 15, 2026; no Ignite appendix has been released under the BAA...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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