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Compliance, contracts, and beyond.
NASA’s Technology Transfer Office invites entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative thinkers to apply NASA’s patented technologies to practical applications. Participants will select an existing NASA patent and develop a business or product concept that will be evaluated based on value proposition, business model viability, development feasibility, and quality of presentation. Entries should clearly demonstrate creativity, feasibility, and a compelling rationale for how the concept could create real-world impact, competing for the chance to win $10,000.
The NASA Patent Remix Challenge asks participants to explore NASA's portfolio of patented technologies at the Technology Transfer Office and propose bold, novel, and commercially viable applications that transform their defined purpose, bringing these inventions to the public with new use cases.
Each submission will demonstrate how a selected NASA patent, or a suite of patents, can be transformed into a new product or business concept. Winning ideas demonstrate strong potential to pursue a research or evaluation license, and serve as the foundation for new startups, products, or partnerships.
By surfacing high-potential concepts and solvers, this challenge hopes to accelerate the transition of space technology into the commercial marketplace, driving economic growth, public benefit, and continued momentum for U.S. innovation leadership.
Provide novel solutions to transform the NASA patent(s) into commercially viable use-cases.
As a participant, you will:
Submit three components: A short paper (up to 3 pages of written content, PDF format), a Business Model Canvas (1 page, PDF format, submitted as a separate file), and a pitch video (up to 5 minutes).
Register:
Understand the competition:
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Prepare and Submit 3 Components:
If selected as a Finalist, more information will follow.
Many products and brands are widely recognized by consumers, yet few realize that the underlying technology was developed through NASA’s aeronautics and space programs, as highlighted in NASA Spinoff’s Portfolio. At NASA’s Glenn Research Center, the Technology Transfer Office helps transform space innovations into everyday products, creating consumer benefits and strengthening the U.S. economy. This technology can be further built upon, spurring new ideas and making it accessible for everyday use.
The NASA Technology Transfer Program provides public access to 20 years of NASA’s patented innovations. Additional information can be found through the NASA Technology Transfer Program and the ‘How to License Technology from NASA’ guide. This guide, along with FAQs and other useful content, can be found on the Resources page.
Discover all the ways that NASA has helped entrepreneurs bring space technology down to Earth at https://spinoff.nasa.gov.
Participants will submit a short 3-page white paper, a 5 minute video, and a Business Model Canvas (BMC) of their idea. Submissions will be evaluated per challenge Judge Criteria. Following the evaluation period, 1 Finalist and 3 runners-up will be selected for monetary prizes.
Note: Ownership and use of non-governmental intellectual property arising from this competition remains with you.
NASA may award:
One grand prize of $10,000 and up to three runner ups will receive $1,000 each.
Participants will submit three components: A short paper (up to 3 pages of written content, PDF format), A Business Model Canvas (1 page, PDF format, submitted as a separate file), and a pitch video (up to 5 minutes). Submissions that do not contain all three components will be disqualified.
Note that the ownership and use of non-governmental intellectual property arising from this competition remains with you. All details for Intellectual Property can be found on our Eligibility Requirements page. Cross-disciplinary teams are welcome. Participants from all backgrounds are invited to apply their expertise in developing innovative solutions that leverage NASA technology.
Click here for eligibility requirements and participant agreement for the challenge.
Questions? Post them in Slack (#general) or email info@NASAPatentRemixChallenge.org
Each criterion is evaluated based on five possible responses:
Strongly Disagree (1 pts), Disagree (2 pts), Neither Agree Nor Disagree (3 pts), Agree (4 pts), and Strongly Agree (5 pts)
Andre W. Marshall is Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact at George Mason University and President of the George Mason Research Foundation, where he leads the university’s research, innovation, and economic development portfolio. Prior to Mason, he served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation, advancing national initiatives in technology translation, industry–university collaboration, and inclusive innovation through the IUCRC and I-Corps™ programs. Previously, Marshall was a faculty member at the University of Maryland, where he founded the Fire Testing and Evaluation Center (FireTEC) and launched a technology startup based on NSF-funded research. He is a recipient of the NSF PECASE Award and the Philip Thomas Medal of Excellence. Marshall holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland and degrees from Georgia Tech.
Jim Santa is the Senior Director of Academic Partnerships at NobleReach. He previously served as Director of International Academics at the Common Mission Project and held multiple adjunct faculty appointments at Rochester Institute of Technology across business, computing security, and innovation. His leadership experience includes Director of Project Management at EagleView Technologies and Director of Advancement Information Systems at RIT, along with defense-sector roles supporting PM WIN-T and PM-DCGS-A at ManTech International. Jim began his career as an enlisted infantryman with The Old Guard at Fort Myer, serving in ceremonial and operational assignments at Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, and the White House. He holds a DBA in Business Intelligence, an MBA in Finance, and a BS in Business Administration from Capella University.
David Skinner is a Senior Program Analyst for Innovation and Partnerships at the Griffiss Institute, where he supports technology transfer for the Air Force Research Lab. Previously, he served as Deputy Director for Commercial Engagement at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and as Northeast Regional Director for the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), strengthening dual-use tech ecosystems by connecting founders, funders, and academia to national security needs. Before entering defense innovation, David retired as an FBI special agent focused on counterterrorism and counterintelligence, and earlier served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an aviation logistics officer. He holds an M.S. in engineering management from Old Dominion University and a B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy.
Ty Smith, Founder of Go In Now, LLC, has 25+ years of experience in innovation strategy, ecosystem development, and organizational transformation across national initiatives and diverse sectors. He leverages design and systems thinking, Lean Innovation, and Business Model Design to guide organizations through growth and product development. A recognized thought leader, he speaks nationally through keynotes, panels, publications, his podcast, and as a longtime emcee of the Federal Lab Consortium National Awards. He also contributes to national advisory boards and develops future leaders through roles with NIST MEP, the Stimson Center, Bowie State University, TechStars, and I-Corps programs.
Lisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia APEX Accelerator, hosted by George Mason University. Before joining the APEX community in 2010, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role, she performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders, handled issue inquiries, negotiated bids, performed cost and price analysis, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions. Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and is also an Adjunct Professor of Management at George Mason University.
Gilbert Wong is a seasoned patent counsel with extensive experience navigating the intersection of law and cutting-edge technology. Currently serving as in-house patent counsel, he has built a career at industry leaders including Amazon, Block, Meta, and Advanced Micro Devices. Throughout his time in both in-house and private practice, Gilbert has been a key partner to R&D teams, protecting innovations ranging from quantum optics and semiconductor processing to ad tech and artificial intelligence. He holds a JD from the University of California, Davis, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and a BA in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley.
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