NASA Technology Transfer Advisor

What are the NASA SBIR and STTR Programs?

NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are a three phased approach for the small business concern or research institution to develop a technology in response to a specific set of NASA mission driven needs as presented in the NASA SBIR/STTR Annual Solicitation. Please check out the NASA SBIR/STTR schedule for important dates.

How can I facilitate transfer of SBIR/STTR developed technical innovations?

Search for previously developed technologies that may meet your need by visiting NASA’s SBIR/STTR Abstract/Archives Gateway. The information located in the abstracts will provide you with the name of the small business or research institution that developed the technology and provide contact information.

There are several ways to participate in investing in or commercializing a technology developed in the NASA SBIR/STTR program.

NASA invites those interested in furthering the development of a specific technology for their own needs to investigate the potential for a Phase 3 contract by providing non-SBIR funds to the small business concern to further develop the technology. NASA is able to accelerate its post-Phase 2 procurement process by recognizing that the federal competition-in-contracting requirements have been met by the Phase 1 and 2 competitions. Private-sector investment, in various forms, is also a vehicle for the Phase 3 process.

What can I expect to receive from participating in this program?

Each small business concern or research institution negotiates a contract with a specific list of deliverables. Visit the NASA SBIR/STTR Firms Library to view samples of the kinds of deliverables required for each phase of a contract.

The government Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) assigned to each contract awarded may designate technologists, primarily from within NASA, that will be given access to technical reports. These individuals will act as advisors, and can help provide insight, based on NASA's needs and missions, to the technical development of the technology. If you are interested in participating in the development of the technology through this avenue, please contact the Field Center Program Manager for assistance.

How can I participate in the NASA SBIR/STTR Programs?

The NASA SBIR/STTR program uses an internet system called an Electronic Handbooks for all submissions and program management. If you are a potential technology user, you can become an advisor thru the NASA SBIR/STTR Advisor Handbook. This will enable you to obtain access to technical reports and propose suggestions to the government Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) assigned to each contract.

To become an advisor you have to contact the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) listed in the abstracts database.