NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I is offered by NASA Headquarters. Max award: $225,000. Applications close on Oct 28, 2026.
| Opportunity number | NNH26ZTR001N-27NIAC-A1 |
|---|---|
| Agency | NASA Headquarters |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Closes | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $225,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | 16 |
| Who can apply | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility", Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase I,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026),” on or about September 28, 2026 . Once the Appendix is posted, complete de…
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