An evaluation of UKSA funding through the ARTES programme

This document summarizes evaluations of the UK Space Agency's (UKSA) funding through the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme, conducted by Technopolis Group. The evaluations aimed to assess the programme's impact on the UK space industry, focusing on innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth. Methodologies included telephone surveys, stakeholder interviews, case studies, and economic modeling. Findings revealed that the programme has been strategically important for the UK, fostering new organizations, partnerships, and market expansion. Contractors reported benefits such as de-risked projects, cost reductions, faster market entry, and significant revenue increases. The return on investment was substantial, with every £1 of UKSA contracts generating up to £14.4 in additional income. However, under new economic benefit rules, this return decreased. Case studies highlighted successes, including RDT's medical technologies and Rezatec's environmental monitoring services. The evaluation concluded that the ARTES programme has significantly supported R&D in the space sector and that ongoing support is crucial for maintaining the UK's global leadership in space technology. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: UK Space Agency
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• Value for money methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: June 2019

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes