The NASA SBIR Ignite program is an initiative designed to encourage small businesses to develop technologies with strong commercialization potential. Unlike traditional NASA SBIR solicitations that primarily focus on specific NASA mission needs, Ignite emphasizes commercial market viability.
The program offers non-dilutive funding (up to $150,000 for Phase I) to develop early-stage, high-risk technologies, making them more attractive to private sector investors. It also streamlines the application process and offers engagement opportunities to help businesses bring innovative solutions to market. For more information about the Ignite program, please visit: https://www.nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/sbir-ignite/.
Important Solicitation Dates:
Closes: July 22, 2025, 3 p.m. MT
Topics:
- Advanced Manufacturing:
- Advanced real-time monitoring and control technologies for additive manufacturing.
- Computational design of new materials, processes, and products leveraging the microgravity environment of space.
- Artificial Intelligence: Multidisciplinary Space Hardware design automation leveraging AI techniques.
- Radar: Low-cost mm-wave and cm-wave radar for planetary exploration vehicles.
- Robotics: Modular, scalable robotic subcomponents to unlock scalable robotic manufacturing & assembly in remote, challenging environments.
For solicitation information and instructions on how to apply, please visit: https://sam.gov/opp/f5df74709bb541c5aa37e0ce40a6e70a/view.
If your Utah small business intends to apply or you have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact the Utah Innovation Center at [email protected].