StartupHardware & Manufacturing+ Defense Tech & Dual-UseGrantNon-dilutive
SBIR (NASA)
NASA
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
20-60 hours (application + reporting)
Admittance criteria
Application + Committee Selection
Funding type
Non-Dilutive GrantNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
N/A
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Startup
Eligibility
Small businesses developing aerospace and space technology.
Award
Phase I up to $150k; Phase II up to $850k
Deadlines
Annual · Annual
Notes
Lower award caps but high commercial-transition rate.
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