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Innovative approaches to intangible cultural heritage for societal resilience

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16 July 2025

Innovative approaches to intangible cultural heritage for societal resilience

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The European Commission has launched a EUR 12 million Horizon Europe call for interdisciplinary projects investigating how intangible cultural heritage can strengthen societal resilience to challenges such as climate change, migration, and conflict, with the final application deadline set for 16 September 2025.

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Funding and support measures

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Skills needs for twin transition

    • Tourism strategies

  • Business activities

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

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The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Horizon Europe programme titled “Innovative Approaches to Intangible Cultural Heritage for Societal Resilience.” This initiative aims to support interdisciplinary projects that explore how living cultural practices can strengthen communities facing societal challenges such as climate change, migration, and conflict.

Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, public bodies, NGOs, and private entities from EU Member States and associated countries.

Selected projects may receive up to EUR 4 million each, with a total budget of EUR 12 million, to develop innovative safeguarding strategies, digital tools, and participatory models that enhance the role of intangible cultural heritage in resilience planning.

Proposals should actively involve communities and promote inclusive, sustainable practices that respect cultural diversity and human rights.

The call follows a two-stage application process, with the final deadline set for 16 September 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

#Cultural preservation #Community-based tourism #Innovation in tourism #Stakeholder engagement #Resilience planning #Cross-regional cooperation #Community engagement 

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