Space Technology And Research Project

What is a spinoff?

A spinoff is a commercialized product that incorporates NASA technology or expertise. These include

products that:

  • were designed for NASA use, to NASA specifications, and then commercialized;
  • are developed as a result of a NASA-funded agreement or know-how gained during collaboration with NASA;
  • incorporate NASA technology in their manufacturing process;
  • receive significant contributions in design or testing from NASA laboratory personnel or facilities;
  • are entrepreneurial endeavors by ex-NASA employees whose technical expertise was developed while employed by the agency;
  • are developed using data or software made available by NASA.


From https://spinoff.nasa.gov/faq.html