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.