Technology partnership opportunities between Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and industry and academia can be affordable for both parties involved. NASA has an extensive portfolio of applied research projects in search of partners.

• SBIR/STTR - The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide significant opportunities for small high-technology U.S. firms and research institutions to benefit using Federal research and development funds.

• Dual Use/Joint Venture - NASA developed this program to involve potential commercial partners early and to take advantage of their expertise in the development stages. The overall goal is to produce one product that meets both NASA's and the commercial partner's needs, thus "giving back" to the public for their tax dollar investment.