ESA ARTES Funding for UK Early Technology Development
Summary
The UK Space Agency published guidance on ESA ARTES programme funding for UK organisations developing early-stage space technologies. The ESA-initiated programme offers up to 100% funding for eligible technology projects. UK companies must obtain UK Space Agency approval through a three-stage process before submitting proposals to ESA.
What changed
The UK Space Agency published guidance on ESA ARTES funding opportunities for early technology development. The ESA-initiated programme offers up to 100% funding for qualifying projects. UK organisations must complete a three-stage application process: register interest via online form, submit full proposal to UK Space Agency, and obtain funding authorisation before submitting to ESA. ITT opportunities are listed on the ESA website. This is an ongoing programme with no fixed deadline — open until further notice.
UK companies and organisations in the space technology sector should monitor ESA ITT listings and engage with the UK Space Agency early in the application process. The three-stage approval requirement means companies must allow adequate time for UK Space Agency review before ESA deadlines. The programme supports early-stage technology development across multiple space-related technology areas.
What to do next
- Complete the UK Registration form for ARTES Invitations to Tender
- Apply to UK Space Agency for approval before submitting to ESA
- Submit full proposal to ESA after receiving authorisation letter
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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 13 April 2026
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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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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.
Published 3 February 2023 Last updated 13 April 2026 show all updates
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13 April 2026
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1 April 2026
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ARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs Request for Information - Applicant Guidance -
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19 February 2026
Added ARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs — Applicant Guidance
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25 June 2025
Updated information on UK Space Agency-supported ITT activities
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13 November 2024
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18 July 2024
The ARTES Programme: Advanced Technology Proposal form guidance attachment has been renamed 'ITT guidance' and completely overhauled.
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3 February 2023
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