NASA [Stmd] NASA Announces NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I, 80HQTR22NOA01-23NIAC-A1
Appendix 80HQTR22NOA01-23NIAC-A1 seeks NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I proposals for early stage feasibility studies of visionary concepts that address national, government, and commercial aerospace goals. Concepts are solicited from any field of study that offers a radically different approach or disruptive innovation that may significantly enhance or enable new human or robotic science and exploration missions. Comparatively high risk and far-term, NIAC concepts are transformational investments in future NASA and commercial capabilities. Concepts must demonstrate an unexplored and highly innovate approach framed within a representative mission that clearly identifies scientific or technical advancements and associated benefits compared to current capabilities. The entry Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for Phase I concepts should be TRL 2 or lower.
Eligibility: This Appendix is an Open Announcement. All categories of U.S organizations may apply. Non-U.S. organizations may partner in, or lead, NIAC studies on a no-exchange of funds basis, and subject to NASA’s policy on foreign participation.
Key Dates:
Release:
Proposer’s Virtual Forum: June 15, 2022, 1:00-3:00pm ET
Step A Proposal Due: July 1, 2022, 5:00pm ET
Step B Invitations Issued: August 4, 2022 (Target)
Step B Proposal Due: September 8, 2022 (Target), 5:00pm ET
Selection Announcement: December 15, 2022 (Target)
Award:
Award Details:
Approximate Award Duration: Nine months
Expected Typical Award Amount: $175K
Expected Number of Awards: 12-16
To view the solicitation and instructions on how to submit a response, visit:
