Aeronautics Aeronautics

Exploration SystemsExploration Systems

Space FlightSpace Flight

Biological & Biological &

Physical Physical

Earth ScienceEarth Science

Space ScienceSpace Science

EducationEducation

•To Understand and To Understand and Protect Our Home Protect Our Home PlanetPlanet•To explore the To explore the Universe and Search Universe and Search for Lifefor Life•To Inspire the Next To Inspire the Next Generation of Generation of ExplorersExplorers

VISIONVISION MISSIONMISSION STRATEGICSTRATEGIC ENTERPRISESENTERPRISES

To improve To improve

life life herehere,,

To extend To extend

life to there,life to there,

To find life To find life

beyondbeyond

NASA’s Strategic EnterprisesNASA’s Strategic Enterprises

SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology Priorities - SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology Priorities - Enabling our Future Through the Innovation of Small Business Enabling our Future Through the Innovation of Small Business

Aviation Safety And SecurityVehicle SystemsAirspace SystemsLaunch TechnologiesEngineering for Complex SystemsEnabling Concepts and Technologies

Computing, Information and

Communications Technology

Aerospace Technology TopicsAerospace Technology Topics(Aeronautics, Exploration Systems)(Aeronautics, Exploration Systems)

Systems Integration, Analysis and Modeling Space Utilities and Power

Self Sufficient Space Systems Habitation, Bioastronautics and Extravehicular

Activity Space Assembly, Inspection and Maintenance Human Exploration and Expeditions Space Transportation

Space Flight TopicsSpace Flight Topics

Biological and Physical Research Biological and Physical Research TopicsTopics

Cross-disciplinary Physical SciencesFundamental Space BiologyBiomedical And Human Support ResearchBiomolecular Systems, Devices and

TechnologiesPartnerships and Market-driven ResearchMission Integration and Flight SupportOutreach

Instruments for Earth Science Measurements

Platform Technologies for Earth ScienceAdvanced Information Systems TechnologyApplying Earth Science Measurements

Earth Science TopicsEarth Science Topics

Sun Earth Connection

Structure and Evolution of the Universe

Astronomical Search for Origins

Exploration of the Solar System

Mars Exploration

Space Science TopicsSpace Science Topics

SBIR 2004 BudgetSBIR 2004 Budget

Phase I Contracts: $70K (6 months)Phase II Contracts: $600K (2 years)

$ 102.9 M

SBIR 2003 Phase 1 Selection StatisticsSBIR 2003 Phase 1 Selection Statistics

• 2,696 proposals received from 1,098 small business concerns

- 4 Administratively rejected

- 28 Withdrawn by company

• 2,664 Proposals evaluated (99%)

• 310 Selections for SBIR (12%)

• Solicitation closed on September 9, 2003

Information Technology (Ames)

Atmospheric Flight Operations (Dryden)

Aeropropulsion and Power (Glenn)

Space Power and Propulsion (Glenn)

Astronomy, Physics and Earth Sciences (Goddard)

Advanced Crew Support Technology (Johnson)

Robotics and Virtual Digital Human Technologies (Johnson)

STTR Research TopicsSTTR Research Topics

Batteryless, Wireless Remote Sensors (Kennedy)

Development of High Temperature Acoustic Liners

(Kennedy)

Personal Air Vehicle Research for Rural, Regional and Intra-

Urban On-Demand Transportation (Langley)

Non-Destructive Evaluation, Health Monitoring and Life

Determination of Aerospace Vehicle Systems (Langley)

Realistic Non-Nuclear Testing of Nuclear Systems

(Marshall)

Rocket Propulsion Testing Systems (Stennis)

STTR Research TopicsSTTR Research Topics

STTR 2004 Budget

Phase I Contracts: $100K (1 year)Phase II Contracts: $600K (2 years)

$ 12.1 M

STTR 2003 Phase 1 Selection StatisticsSTTR 2003 Phase 1 Selection Statistics

• 179 proposals received from 157 small business concerns

- 0 Administratively rejected

- 1 Withdrawn by company

• 178 Proposals evaluated (99%)

• 45 Selections for SBIR (25%)

• Solicitation closed on September 9, 2003

SBIR/STTR Program ScheduleSBIR/STTR Program Schedule

NASA Will Issue Concurrent

SBIR & STTR Solicitations on July 7,

2004

Closing Date:Closing Date:September 9, 2004September 9, 2004

Quantum Devices

In earlier SBIR efforts involving light-emitting diodes (LEDs) developed by MSFC SBIR company Quantum Devices, the novel technology was used to activate light-sensitive, tumor-treating drugs as part of an adjunctive cancer therapy and also to speed up the healing process for hard-to-heal wounds. More recently, the tiny, pinhead-sized LEDswhich were originally used for plant growth research in spacehave been playing a key role in the treatment of oral mucositis. Often times high-dose chemotherapy patients contract this condition, which produces ulcerations in the mouth and throat, severe pain and, in some cases, inflammation of the entire gastro-intestinal tract. Use of the Quantum-developed LEDs is currently providing significant relief to pediatric bone marrow transplant patients suffering the ravages of this condition.

Successful MSFC SBIR CompanySuccessful MSFC SBIR Company

AZ Technology

Since its inception, the cornerstone of AZ Technology’s workload has stemmed from SBIR contracts. As the company’s name suggests, its efforts cover the gamut from “A” to “Z”. Several SBIR contracts have involved special paints and coatings that can withstand the harsh environment of space. A range of communications tools developed for the SBIR program includes the TeleOPerations System (TOPS™), which uses commercial personal computers and Web-based communications to remotely control and monitor systems. The AZ-developed Portable Spectroreflectometer has been used to measure key thermal control properties of material surfaces during extra-vehicular activities. The company’s many successful SBIR efforts were highlighted in a 2000 segment of Small Business School, a nationally syndicated public television program.

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