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A significant non-NASA application for this technology is in indoor air quality improvement in buildings. Primary applications will be for buildings where Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) or other gaseous air contaminants control is desired, with particular emphasis on new buildings, buildings where occupants claim to suffer from sick building syndrome, and green buildings where HVAC energy costs are a large concern. A primary economic driver of interest will be the ability to reduce and minimize HVAC operating costs for building air in reducing the amount of make-up conditioned outdoor air required. Additional targeted spin-off applications relate to commercial aircraft air purification, where the compact size, low weight, durability, and increased operating time of the sub-systems can bring value, or for military vehicle cabins, such as in aircraft, ships, and submarines.","description":"Precision Combustion, Inc. 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Please review the links below to obtain more information on the SBIR/STTR programs.
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Provides access to the annual SBIR/STTR Solicitations containing detailed information on the program eligibility requirements, proposal instructions and research topics and subtopics
Schedule and links for the SBIR/STTR solicitations and selection announcements
Federal and non-Federal sources of assistance for small business
Search our complete archive of awarded project abstracts to learn about what NASA has funded
Still have questions? Visit the program FAQs
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The SBIR and STTR programs have 3 phases:
The SBIR and STTR Phase I contracts last for 6 months with a maximum funding of $125,000, and Phase II contracts last for 24 months with a maximum funding of $750,000 - $1.5 million.
Opportunity for Continued Technology Development Post-Phase II:
The NASA SBIR/STTR Program currently has in place two initiatives for supporting its small business partners past the basic Phase I and Phase II elements of the program that emphasize opportunities for commercialization. Specifically, the NASA SBIR/STTR Program has the Phase II Enhancement (Phase II-E) and Phase II eXpanded (Phase II-X) contract options.
Please review the links below to obtain more information on the SBIR/STTR programs.
Provides an overview of the SBIR and STTR programs as implemented by NASA
Provides access to the annual SBIR/STTR Solicitations containing detailed information on the program eligibility requirements, proposal instructions and research topics and subtopics
Schedule and links for the SBIR/STTR solicitations and selection announcements
Federal and non-Federal sources of assistance for small business
Search our complete archive of awarded project abstracts to learn about what NASA has funded
Still have questions? Visit the program FAQs
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