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UK National Delegate support for ESA ARTES Invitations to Tender

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

From:
UK Space Agency
Published
3 February 2023
Last updated
1 April 2026 — See all updates

Documents

AI Hub ITT Guidance

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ARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs Request for Information - Applicant Guidance

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UK Space Agency-supported ITT activities

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UK Space Agency-supported ITT activities - downloadable ODT version

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Details

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  website here.

Funding type

Dependent on UK Space 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 the online form to register interest in ITT activities
  • complete and submit full proposal to the UK Space Agency
  • receive authorisation of funding letter from the UK Space Agency and submit the full proposal to ESA.

Please complete the UK Registration form for ARTES Invitations to Tender, prior to the submission of your proposal.

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

Updates to this page

Published 3 February 2023
Last updated 1 April 2026 show all updates

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  5. The ARTES Programme: Advanced Technology Proposal form guidance attachment has been renamed 'ITT guidance' and completely overhauled. HTML and ODT versions of the UK Space Agency-supported ITT activities attachment has been added. The ARTES Programme Advanced Technology Proposal Form has been deleted.

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