Overview of NASA's

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Overview of NASA's SBIR STTR Programs
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NASAs Strategic Enterprises
VISION
MISSION
STRATEGIC ENTERPRISES

• To Understand and Protect Our Home Planet
• To explore the Universe and Search for Life
• To Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers

To improve life here, To extend life to there, To
find life beyond
Aeronautics Exploration Systems Space
Flight Biological Physical Earth
Science Space Science Education
SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASAs
Technology Priorities - Enabling our Future
Through the Innovation of Small Business
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Aerospace Technology Topics (Aeronautics,
Exploration Systems)

• Aviation Safety And Security
• Vehicle Systems
• Airspace Systems
• Launch Technologies
• Engineering for Complex Systems
• Enabling Concepts and Technologies
• Computing, Information and
  Communications Technology

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Space Flight Topics

• Systems Integration, Analysis and Modeling
• Space Utilities and Power
• Self Sufficient Space Systems
• Habitation, Bioastronautics and Extravehicular
  Activity
• Space Assembly, Inspection and Maintenance
• Human Exploration and Expeditions
• Space Transportation

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Biological and Physical Research Topics

• Cross-disciplinary Physical Sciences
• Fundamental Space Biology
• Biomedical And Human Support Research
• Biomolecular Systems, Devices and Technologies
• Partnerships and Market-driven Research
• Mission Integration and Flight Support
• Outreach

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Earth Science Topics

• Instruments for Earth Science Measurements
• Platform Technologies for Earth Science
• Advanced Information Systems Technology
• Applying Earth Science Measurements

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Space Science Topics

• Sun Earth Connection
• Structure and Evolution of the Universe
• Astronomical Search for Origins
• Exploration of the Solar System
• Mars Exploration

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SBIR 2004 Budget
102.9 M
Phase I Contracts 70K (6 months) Phase II
Contracts 600K (2 years)
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SBIR 2003 Phase 1 Selection Statistics

• 2,696 proposals received from 1,098 small
  business concerns
• 4 Administratively rejected
• 28 Withdrawn by company
• 2,664 Proposals evaluated (99)
• 310 Selections for SBIR (12)
• Solicitation closed on September 9, 2003

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STTR Research Topics

• Information Technology (Ames)
• Atmospheric Flight Operations (Dryden)
• Aeropropulsion and Power (Glenn)
• Space Power and Propulsion (Glenn)
• Astronomy, Physics and Earth Sciences (Goddard)
• Advanced Crew Support Technology (Johnson)
• Robotics and Virtual Digital Human Technologies
  (Johnson)

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STTR Research Topics

• Batteryless, Wireless Remote Sensors (Kennedy)
• Development of High Temperature Acoustic Liners
  (Kennedy)
• Personal Air Vehicle Research for Rural,
  Regional and Intra- Urban On-Demand
  Transportation (Langley)
• Non-Destructive Evaluation, Health Monitoring
  and Life Determination of Aerospace Vehicle
  Systems (Langley)
• Realistic Non-Nuclear Testing of Nuclear Systems
  (Marshall)
• Rocket Propulsion Testing Systems (Stennis)

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STTR 2004 Budget
12.1 M
Phase I Contracts 100K (1 year) Phase II
Contracts 600K (2 years)
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STTR 2003 Phase 1 Selection Statistics

• 179 proposals received from 157 small business
  concerns
• 0 Administratively rejected
• 1 Withdrawn by company
• 178 Proposals evaluated (99)
• 45 Selections for SBIR (25)
• Solicitation closed on September 9, 2003

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SBIR/STTR Program Schedule
NASA Will Issue Concurrent SBIR STTR
Solicitations on July 7, 2004 Closing
Date September 9, 2004
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Successful MSFC SBIR Company
Quantum Devices
In earlier SBIR efforts involving light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) developed by MSFC SBIR company
Quantum Devices, the novel technology was used to
activate light-sensitive, tumor-treating drugs as
part of an adjunctive cancer therapy and also to
speed up the healing process for hard-to-heal
wounds. More recently, the tiny, pinhead-sized
LEDs?which were originally used for plant growth
research in space?have been playing a key role in
the treatment of oral mucositis. Often times
high-dose chemotherapy patients contract this
condition, which produces ulcerations in the
mouth and throat, severe pain and, in some cases,
inflammation of the entire gastro-intestinal
tract. Use of the Quantum-developed LEDs is
currently providing significant relief to
pediatric bone marrow transplant patients
suffering the ravages of this condition.
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Successful MSFC SBIR Company
AZ Technology
Since its inception, the cornerstone of AZ
Technologys workload has stemmed from SBIR
contracts. As the companys name suggests, its
efforts cover the gamut from A to Z. Several
SBIR contracts have involved special paints and
coatings that can withstand the harsh environment
of space. A range of communications tools
developed for the SBIR program includes the
TeleOPerations System (TOPS), which uses
commercial personal computers and Web-based
communications to remotely control and monitor
systems. The AZ-developed Portable
Spectroreflectometer has been used to measure key
thermal control properties of material surfaces
during extra-vehicular activities. The companys
many successful SBIR efforts were highlighted in
a 2000 segment of Small Business School, a
nationally syndicated public television program.

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For Further Information
For More Information
sbir.nasa.gov