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UK National Delegate support for theESA “AdvancedARTES Technology”Invitations Callto Tender

This is an ESA-initiated programme offering up to 100% funding for developing early technologies and innovations.

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This is an ESA-initiated programme offering up to 100% funding for developing early technologies and innovations. Invitations To Tender (ITT) are listed on the ESA websitethe ESA  website here.

Funding type

Research,Dependent innovationon andUK developmentSpace Agency supported activity.

Who can apply

UK organisations and companies (UK Space Agency and ESA approval required)

Funding

Dependent on Advanced Technology project

Deadline

Open until further notice

As part of the application process, companies will need to apply to the UK Space Agency for approval before they submit their application. This is a three-stage application process, in which:

  • applicants should complete anthe Expressiononline ofform Interestto formregister interest in theITT first instanceactivities
  • successfulcomplete applicantsand willsubmit befull askedproposal to complete the AdvancedUK TechnologySpace application formAgency
  • successfulreceive applicantsauthorisation canof applyfunding to ESAletter from the UK Space Agency and submit the full proposal to ESA.

PleasePlease complete submitthe anUK ExpressionRegistration ofform Interestfor toARTES theInvitations UKto Space AgencyTender, prior to the submission of your proposal.

See See further details on the ESA application process on on the ESA website.

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Published 3 February 2023
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