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NASA SBIR/STTR
Proposal Lab

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in collaboration with

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How It Works

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Meet With Us

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Pre-Selection

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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.

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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.

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Topic Match Up

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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.

Registration opens soon

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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Meet The Team
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Maria Labreveux
KSEF Executive Director

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Kris Kimel
Co-Founder at Space Tango

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Kristine McNiel
KY Innovation Project Manager

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