Innovative approaches to intangible cultural heritage for societal resilience
A Horizon Europe grant supporting innovative projects for the preservation and valorisation of European cultural heritage, managed by the European Commission.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 (Stage 1) | September 2026 (Stage 2)
Funding Amounts: Horizon Europe collaborative grants; typical projects range from several hundred thousand to several million euros over 3–4 years.
Summary: Supports innovative, interdisciplinary projects for the preservation, interpretation, and valorisation of European cultural heritage under the Horizon Europe HERITAGE topic.
Key Information: Two-stage application process; collaboration across sectors strongly encouraged.
Description
This Horizon Europe initiative, managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, seeks to fund innovative research and projects that contribute to the preservation, interpretation, and valorisation of European intangible cultural heritage. The call encourages interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration to address societal challenges related to cultural heritage, aiming for sustainable and inclusive solutions. Projects should propose novel approaches to safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage, increasing societal resilience, and fostering European identity and values.
