| Phase | Duration | Award Amount | Deliverable | |
| Phase I | 6 months for SBIR, 6 months for STTR | $125K | Feasibility study | |
| Phase II | 24 months | $750K | Technology development | |
| Select | 6 months (Phase I), 24 months (Phase II) | $125K (Phase I), $1.5M (Phase II) | The Select SBIR program is for technologies of special interest to NASA | |
| Phase II | Phase II-Enhancement (II-E) | Phase II-eXpanded (II-X) | ||
| Phase III | n/a | n/a | Technology infusion/ commercialization | |
Phase II-Enhancement (II-E)
| Phase II-E | Minimum non-SBIR/STTR Funding Required for Eligibility for Matching in Phase II-E | Corresponding SBIR/STTR Program Contribution | Anticipated Period of Additional Performance |
| $25,000 | $25,000 | 6-12 Months | |
| Maximum non-SBIR/STTR Funding to be Matched by SBIR/STTR Program in Phase II-E | Corresponding SBIR/STTR Program Contribution | Anticipated Period of Additional Performance | |
| $125,000 | $125,000 | 6-12 Months |
Phase II-eXpanded (II-X)
| Phase II-X | Minimum Funding Required from non-SBIR/STTR NASA Source for Eligibility for Matching in Phase II-X | Corresponding SBIR/STTR Program Contribution | Anticipated Period of Additional Performance |
| $75,000 | $150,000 | 12-24 Months | |
| Maximum Funding Amount from non-SBIR/STTR NASA Source to be Matched in Phase II-X | Corresponding SBIR/STTR Program Contribution | Anticipated Period of Additional Performance | |
| $250,000 | $500,000 | 12-24 Months |