How to Partner with NASA
One of NASA's missions is to commercialize the technologies NASA researchers have created for space exploration. Technology transfer can occur in a number of ways depending on the needs and expectations of the parties involved. NASA offers several partnering options to accommodate the variety of circumstances presented by industry. While each mechanism has unique terms and conditions, all are designed to help U.S. industry get the most benefit from NASA's cutting-edge technologies.

• NASA Space Act Agreement (Nonreimbursable)
• NASA Space Act Agreement (Reimbursable)
• NASA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• NASA Cooperative Agreement
• NASA Joint Sponsored Research Agreement
• SBIR and STTR Programs

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a statement of policy, practice or intention affecting a matter of concern to both NASA and another entity. Some highlights of the MOU are as follows:

• No transfer of funds or resources is allowed.
• Terms of agreement are not legally enforceable.
• Signatories at the discretion of interested parties; generally at the NASA Associated Administrator level.
• No goods or services of any kind are allowable to NASA.