How It Works

Meet With Us

Pre-Selection

Invitation
Meet with us so we can answer your questions about NASA SBIR/STTR and to see if this is an opportunity for you.
Submit your idea to see if it’s a good match for NASA SBIR/STTR funding.
If your company’s capabilities respond to NASA’s needs, you will be selected to participate in our Proposal Lab.

Proposal Lab
You will commit 8-weeks of intensive training on how to submit your idea for NASA SBIR/STTR proposal. We will help you to make the necessary connections with NASA centers.

Topic Match Up

Proposal Submission
Matchmaking of your idea/capabilities with NASA BAA topics.
Submit your proposal (targeted submission by March 13, 2023). You will remain a part of the KSEF accelerator family.
Submit an application to be considered for the Proposal Lab cohort. We will be in contact with you to ask you a few questions and discuss the best fit for your innovation.
We are here to help you navigate this and other SBIR/STTR opportunities.
Countdown to Submit Idea
Solicitations Open: January 10, 2023
Solicitations Close: March 13, 2023
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