The ARTES  Satcom Applications (SATCOM-APPS) programme has been created to support applications projects related to satellite telecommunications either originated by industry or in response to specific applications calls initiated by ESA. It aims to improve the competitive position of industry in ESA member states in the field of satellite telecommunications and in their associated utilisation.

You may respond to the Open Call for Proposals at any time or follow-up on Invitations to Tender through our opportunities section.

The ESA Business Applications Newsletter provides regular email updates and information regarding the latest news & events, project information, as well as opportunity announcements.

You can contact us through:

• our email address business@esa.int

• the Ambassador Platforms

• attending events and workshops

In the scope of ESA Business Applications a user is defined as an entity whose needs can be covered with a service provided by a third party. By means of this, a commercial agreement is established between the user and the provider of the service.

A user can be a:

• person who represents  a user group

• company which provides a service or a product reseller

• public organisation: e.g. government agency, public authority, club, international organisation, etc.

In the frame of ESA Business Applications, an industry is defined as an entity which can be involved in the service either as part of its development or as part of its provision. Most often it means space industry.

The aim of ESA Business Applications is to ensure that your needs will be satisfied by providing the most cost effective service. ESA BA will analyse the current available solutions (i.e. products and services) and integrate them in services tailored to your needs.

The esa-star – ESA’s System for Tendering And Registration.

Registration on esa-star is mandatory for all entities not yet registered as potential tenderers, wishing to do business with ESA.

Go to esa-star: https://esastar-emr.sso.esa.int/