NASA Partnerships Front Door
Partnering with NASA
NASA is committed to partnering with a wide variety of domestic and international partners to successfully accomplish its diverse missions, including the Artemis program and future exploration initiatives to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!
NASA offers 60 years of experience in advanced engineering and testing capabilities, cutting edge research and technology development, as well as unique assets such as land, facilities and laboratories for use by commercial industries, academic institutions, U.S. Government agencies and international entities.
How to Partner with NASA
Learn how to partner with NASA and get answers to frequently asked questions regarding NASA’s strategic partnerships with academic, non-profit and industry partners dedicated to advancing the goals of the Agency and world at large.
Current Space Act Agreements
List of Current Space Act Agreements
NASA updates and posts applicable summary data for Space Act Agreements with U.S. Federal, non-Federal, and international partners to this site on a quarterly basis.
Partnering with NASA
Learn more about NASA’s strategic partnerships with academic, non-profit and industry partners dedicated to advancing the goals of the Agency and world at large.
Learn MoreContacts and Capabilities
NASA Partnerships are found in every state and many other countries. NASA centers and facilities offer 60 years of experience in advanced engineering, cutting-edge research and technology development, as well as unique assets such as land, facilities and laboratories for use by commercial industries, academic institutions, U.S. Government agencies, and international entities.
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Engagement Opportunities
NASA uses various types of public announcements to formally advertise partnership opportunities. In addition, NASA partnerships may originate from contacts made at outreach events and direct communication between potential partners and NASA Center. Connect with our team by participating in the following events or partnership announcements. The items listed below are not inclusive of all partnership opportunities.
STMD Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO)
Expires 09/24/2025 – Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences ACO. Standing ACO #NNH25ZTR002O will be available for five years and will serve as the umbrella opportunity for topic-specific appendix releases. NASA intends to issue appendices every six to 12 months to address evolving space technology needs.
International Space Station (ISS) Utilization
Expires 9/30/2030 – Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) NASA Research Announcement.
Public Partnership Announcements
Additional opportunities or announcements can be found on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration federal organization search.
NASA Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing
Opportunities are available through Centennial Challenges and the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI).
NASA Research Opportunities
NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES).
NASA SBIR/STTR Program
For entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with less than 500 employees.
NASA STEM Engagement
For Educators, Industry, Non-Profits, and other Government organizations.
