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25 June 2025

Funding for innovation in European cultural heritage and creative industries

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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

Other

Organisation Type

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)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Sports tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Funding and support measures

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • 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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