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.
Get free expert matchmaking to connect with key institutional players like ESA and BELSPO in Belgium’s space entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Unlock business opportunities, including up to €750K in equity-free funding, to bring your ideas to life.
Connect with a strong network of like-minded companies thriving in Belgium.
Get expert, personalised support to simplify the application process and maximise 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 Supporting Environmental Claims
This ‘Space supporting Environmental Claims’ opportunity offers funding to European teams interested in developing services that provide support and evidence for environmental claims and labelling. The European Space Agency (ESA) will provide funding for 6-month feasibility studies known as ‘Kick-Starts’, which can lead to larger-scale projects and pilots.
- Agriculture
- Delivery
- Health
- Sustainability
Space for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture
This ‘Space for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture’ opportunity offers funding to European teams interested in developing services integrating technology solutions to the smart cities and urban agricultural sector. The European Space Agency (ESA) will provide funding for 6-month feasibility studies known as ‘Kick-Starts’, which can lead to larger-scale projects and pilots.
- Digitalisation
- Energy
Integrated Digital Solutions for the Energy Sector
With a focus on digital transformation, the call encourages innovative solutions that integrate digital tools such as IoT, AI, blockchain, AR/VR, and digital twins. These solutions aim to optimise electricity grid management, enable predictive maintenance, support energy storage, improve construction logistics, and streamline renewable energy management.
- Digitalisation
- Energy
- Sustainability
Space for Sustainable, Connected and Liveable Cities
Successful bidders may have the opportunity to work closely with Space for Smart and Green Cities Task Force members who are supporting this call in the development of the proposed service. Use cases include: sustainable cities (urban sustainability), connected cities (urban infrastructure), and liveable cities (urban environment). Contact us for more info on the topics of relevant and specific sub-cases.
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.
How we implement it
Inform
Spread awareness
about the
potential
of space-enabled
technologies
across diverse
sectors
Review
Validate and
support the
development
of your ideas
Fund
Provide you
with the
means to
turn your
concept into
a reality
FAQ
ESA can provide up to 500K EUR equity free to help you turn your idea into reality. For a precise estimate depending on the type and size of your project, contact us at ambassador@space-business.be.
Get in touch
Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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