Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking visionary companies and entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, eager to innovate and grow. Whether you’re a pioneering startup or an established company, explore our funding opportunities and partnerships. Our goal is to support Belgian businesses driving innovation and growth in various industries.
How can we help?
We provide tailored funding solutions to grow your business, offering strategic guidance and industry expertise to help you unlock ESA funding. Applications are open year-round, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Serving as a free-of-charge brokering service to help you establish relationships with key institutional actors (ESA & BELSPO) within the Belgian entrepreneurial space ecosystem
Sharing business opportunities such as equity-free funding of up to 750K € to help you turn your ideas into reality
Connecting you to a wide network of like-minded companies operating in Belgium
Providing a personalised approach to navigating the intricacies of the application process and tremendously increase your chances of success
About the programme
The Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme is all about boosting the industrial competitiveness of Member States. The programme comprises different programmatic elements, aiming to provide a funding opportunity for businesses, each with their own co-financing rules that cater to your project needs. You can see all the details in our “ESA ARTES 4.0 Programme” figure on the right
The matrix has a simple structure consisting of 3 Strategic Programmatic Lines (SPL) also known as thematic transverse lines, and 3 Generic Programmatic Lines (GPL) acting as toolboxes for the SPLs
Want to learn more about what each ARTES programmatic element can offer?
Look no further! We’ve got a brief description of each one right here, so you can find the perfect fit for your project.
Funding opportunities
- Energy
- Health
- Sustainability
Space for Infrastructure
Satellite Earth Observation (satEO) offers transformative benefits for the infrastructure industry. It enables real-time monitoring of construction sites, improving project management by providing accurate data on progress and potential issues. SatEO also plays a crucial role in the planning, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure, allowing for precise mapping and analysis of geographical and environmental factors.
- Delivery
- Robotics
- Sustainability
Space for Environment
Space data is a powerful tool for environmental management, offering critical insights for land use and water resources. For the energy sector, satellite data supports the efficient planning and management of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, ensuring sustainable energy production. Space-enabled technologies support also agriculture optimising crop yields, monitoring soil health, and predicting weather patterns, supporting food security.
- Health
- Robotics
- Sustainability
Space for Health
Space-enabled technologies can revolutionise the health sector by enhancing health infrastructure, improving sustainability, and advancing medical robotics. They improve health monitoring in remote areas, accelerate treatment development, and drive innovations in medical robotics enabling advanced diagnostics. Space data also aids in tracking environmental factors that impact public health, contributing to more sustainable healthcare systems.
- Delivery
- Maritime
- Sustainability
Space for Digitalisation
Space-enabled applications are key to making logistics and transportation more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Satellite data enhances route optimisation, reduces fuel consumption, and improves supply chain efficiency. In maritime operations, space data is crucial for monitoring shipping routes, detecting emissions, and supporting the shift towards cleaner fuels.
Application steps
Are you based in Belgium?
Do you have a commercially
viable idea? Do you want to
grow your business?
We’re here for you!
This is your chance to present your elevator pitch!
Contact us to receive the APQ and tell us:
What are
you offering?
Why are you
proposing this idea?
Who are the target?
How do
you plan to
implement it?
After the APQ, a few more steps separate you from this excellent funding opportunity, but we will guide you throughout the entire process.