Funding mechanisms
25 June 2025
Funding for innovation in European cultural heritage and creative industries
Funding mechanisms
25 June 2025
Cultural tourism
Festival tourism
Religious tourism
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The European Research Executive Agency is funding innovative projects that enhance access to and protection of European cultural heritage while supporting the creative industries under Horizon Europe Cluster 2.
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Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
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Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Local Authorities
National authorities
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Festival tourism
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Religious tourism
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Sports tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Equal and fair tourism jobs
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Funding and support measures
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Recreational and sport activities
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The European Research Executive Agency, under the Horizon Europe Cluster 2 programme, offers funding to support research and innovation in European cultural heritage and the cultural and creative industries. The initiative aims to improve access to and protection of cultural heritage, while also fostering job creation and resilience in the creative sectors.Eligible applicants include research organisations, public authorities, cultural institutions, and creative industry stakeholders. The 2025 call includes a total indicative budget of EUR 12 million, with a two-stage application process. Projects should propose innovative approaches to intangible cultural heritage and contribute to societal resilience.
#Cultural preservation #Innovation in tourism #Resilience planning #Community engagement
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