At a glance
NASA SBIR Ignite 2026 is a federal competitive grant from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) providing up to $150,000 for commercially-oriented space technologies from non-traditional aerospace firms. Eligible applicants are us small businesses, ≤500 employees, majority us-owned. The application deadline is August 8, 2026. Apply via sbir.nasa.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $150K
- Deadline
- Aug 8, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
SBIR Ignite is NASA's streamlined award track for product-focused startups whose primary market is commercial rather than governmental. 2026 topics include in-space manufacturing, lunar-surface power, Earth-observation analytics and sustainable aviation. The application is deliberately lightweight compared to the standard NASA SBIR solicitation, and awards are fixed-price.
Who can apply
US small businesses, ≤500 employees, majority US-owned. Firms new to government contracting are explicitly encouraged; no prior NASA relationship required.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number listed on the official notice. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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