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Strategic Partnerships at Ames Research Center

Since its establishment in 1939, NASA Ames Research Center has been an entrepreneurial organization at the forefront of research and technology development. By placing the nation’s center of aerospace innovation in the Bay Area, NASA Ames seeded and became a founder of Silicon Valley.
Ames forges partnerships across diverse fields and around the globe. There’s a world of opportunity: for technology transfer, collaborative partnerships, and Small Business Innovative Research awards. Share your vision and explore your future with us.

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Location

Silicon Valley, CA

Founded

December 20, 1939

Director

Matthew Buffington

NASA Ames Research Center Partnerships Offices

Learn about the different kinds of partnerships you can use to work with NASA Ames Research Center!

Partnering Options

Agreements Office

Learn how to form partnership agreements with NASA Ames Research Center.

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Technology Transfer Office

Learn how you can use NASA technologies and software for your business!

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program

Learn how to get early-stage funding for technologies that change the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ames Research Center Facilities and Capabilities

Learn more about our unique expertise, facilities, and technologies.

Partnering Options

Learn about the different options Ames Research Center's Strategic Partnerships can offer

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Founder Institute

Learn about NASA Ames Research Center's partnership with Founder Institute

Human Landing System

Learn about NASA Ames Research Center Capabilities for the Human Landing System.

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Spinoffs

Learn about NASA technologies that benefit life on Earth in the form of commercial products.

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Ames Partnerships Connect Form

Does your company have a partnership idea that aligns with NASA Ames Research Center's missions? Submit your partnership idea here! Our office would love to hear from you.

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