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This is an open call for expressions of interest in delivering future satellite innovation programmes under the ESA ARTES Programme. We particularly invite programmes targeting LEO constellations, lunar communications and in-orbit servicing and manufacturing. This call invites projects that have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or higher and have a minimum funding request of 2 million. All projects must include a compelling element of matched funding to be eligible under the programme. Further details on matched funding and other eligibility requirements are contained in the guidance document.

Please read theguidanceon how to apply for UK support and note the requirement to submit an Expression of Interest, prior to the submission of your proposal.

The call for expressions of interest opens on Monday 6 November 2023 and will close at midday on Friday 15 December 2023. The UK Space Agency aims to notify all applicants of the results of their expressions of interest by the week commencing Monday 15 January 2024.

The call is being run in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and applicants who are invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) will also need to submit a UK Space Agency Cover Sheet and ESA Outline Proposal to the UK Space Agency and ESA. This is to allow consideration of proposals by the UK Space Agency and ESA in parallel and reduce the time to award for successful applicants. The deadlines for these documents will be coordinated individually with applicants after the Expression of Interest phase.

Please note, this call will not impact the original schedule for the first round of the Competitiveness and Growth General Call. Applicants are welcome to submit proposals for more than one of the phases of the call.

Schedule for UK support

Note: This does not include theESAapplication process. Please see UK Space Agency guidance for further details on this.

1. funding call opens: Monday 6 November 2023
2. deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest: 12pm on Friday 15 December 2023
3. notification of Expressions of Interest and invitations to Cover Sheet and Outline Proposal: week commencing Monday 15 January 2024
4. deadline for submission of Cover Sheet and Outline Proposals: to be confirmed
5. notification of UK outcomes: to be confirmed

Any questions about this funding opportunity should be submitted totelecoms@ukspaceagency.gov.uk. Questions submitted to any other UK Space Agency email address will not be considered.

To apply for this call, please download theExpression of Interest (EOI) Form above.