{
  "id": 10941747,
  "title": "NIAC Phase I Forum 7 October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/niac-phase-i-forum-7-october-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:21:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/physics-of-the-cosmos/community/niac-phase-i-forum-7-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 7 October 2026, the Physics of the Cosmos Community hosted the NIAC Phase I Forum to solicit proposals for early-stage feasibility studies of innovative concepts. The forum aimed to address national, government, and commercial aerospace goals through transformative investments in future NASA and commercial capabilities. NIAC Phase I seeks proposals for concepts that demonstrate an unexplored and highly innovative approach within a representative mission frame. The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for Phase I concepts should be TRL 2 or lower. Eligibility for the program is open to all categories of U.S. organizations, with non-U.S. organizations allowed to partner but not lead studies. The Proposer's Virtual Forum took place on the forum date, with Step A proposals due on 28 October 2026, Step B invitations issued on 8 December 2026, Step B proposals due on 13 January 2027, and anticipated award notifications in April 2027. The award duration is expected to be 9 months, with a typical award amount not exceeding $225,000. Dr. Phillip Williams, Acting NIAC Program Executive, is the program contact for the solicitation.",
  "summary": "The opportunity NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I seeks proposals for early-stage feasibility studies of visionary concepts that address national, government, and commercial aerospace goals. The post NIAC Phase I Forum 7 October 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .",
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}