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Innovation & Opportunity Conference

The 2020 Innovation & Opportunity Conference will be held virtually from October 20-22. This free event will provide you with resources, engagement opportunities, and actionable next steps towards transitioning your technology – whether you are just starting your SBIR/STTR journey or ready for a Phase III.

2021 SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitation

The next Phase I solicitation for SBIR and STTR is scheduled to be open from November 9, 2020 to January 8, 2021. This is an accelerated release of the annual solicitation for 2021 to give firms an opportunity to receive Phase I funding sooner than our typical January release.

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NASA CCRPP

The FY21 NASA Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) application period is October 26th to December 7th, 2020. Eligible firms must secure funding from one or more investors, and NASA will match the investments with SBIR/STTR program funds between $500,000 and $3 million for each CCRPP award.

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Resources for Small Businesses

Our program is keeping track of several funding resources and opportunities outside of the NASA SBIR/STTR Program that are available to small businesses in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The page is updated periodically with new resources, so we encourage you to check back regularly for updates.

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