SBIR/STTR Phase I
Phase I is the jumping off point for most small businesses and research institutions working with the program. It is known as the “idea generation” phase, during which small businesses (and their research institution partners in STTR) establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed innovation. You can discover the types of technologies NASA is looking for by reading through the most recent Phase I solicitations.
The 2025 SBIR & STTR Phase I solicitations are open January 7 – March 10, 2025. Find the links to the solicitations below, as well as materials from our Subtopic Ask Me Anything webinars under “Resources for Phase I Proposers” to help you prepare your proposals.
NASA Investment
Up to $150,000
Available to
Small Businesses
SBIR Period of Performance
6 months
STTR Period of Performance
13 months
Subtopic Ask Me Anything Webinars (AMAs)
The second week of December 2024, we held the first ever Subtopic Ask Me Anything Webinars to help prepare prospective firms for their 2025 SBIR/STTR Phase I submission. These recordings are a great resource to use when creating your proposal. Click the link below to learn more about the webinars.
Watch the AMA Recordings