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ARTES 4.0 - PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES- STANDARD CALL FOR PROPOSAL
Open call · deadline 2027-12-31 (472 days left at last rebuild).
| Reference | AO-4-40041 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Call for Proposals |
| Status | open |
| Closing date | 2027-12-31 |
| Indicative budget | > 500 KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
What this call is about
This grant funds activities that help prepare your project for future partnership opportunities in telecommunications, focusing on feasibility studies, technical specifications, and risk assessments. It's open to teams of partners looking to develop innovative telecommunications solutions.
Is your startup eligible for this call? VIRA checks the full requirements against your profile in minutes — country, entity type, TRL, consortium rules — and drafts your application package with AI.
Check my eligibility free →Frequently asked
When is the deadline for AO-4-40041?
The listed closing date is 2027-12-31. Always verify on the official programme page — deadlines can shift.
How do I check if my startup is eligible?
Eligibility depends on country, entity type, team size and technology readiness (TRL). VIRA.space (Virtual Innovation Research Assistant) runs a free structured eligibility check against the full call requirements — this page shows only a teaser summary.
Where is the official call published?
The authoritative source is the issuing programme's portal: official call page. VIRA links every tracked tender back to its origin.
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