NASA Invests in Small Businesses Innovating for Space and Earth
21 Apr 2026, 19:23 GMT
By Abby Tabor
Topic: Space Technology Mission Directorate
Source URL: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/stmd/nasa-invests-in-small-businesses-innovating-for-space-and-earth/
Continuing NASA’s longtime support of American industry, the agency announced its selection of more than 30 companies to develop innovative technology through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. With these awards, NASA is investing approximately $16.3 million in seed funding of technology solutions to benefit the agency and energize the space economy.