NIAC Phase I Forum 7 October 2026

NASA Science · September 30, 2026

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The opportunity NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I seeks 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 innovative 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: All categories of U.S. organizations may apply. Non-U.S. organizations may partner in, but may not lead, NIAC studies on a no-exchange of funds basis, and subject to NASA’s policy on foreign participation.

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Program Office Contact:

Dr. Phillip Williams, Acting NIAC Program Executive, Research and Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov

To view the solicitation and instructions on how to submit a response, visit the solicitation webpage .