Safeguarding & Transmission of Intangible Cultural Heritage - European Commission
Funds research to digitally safeguard and transmit intangible cultural heritage, empowering communities and fostering innovation through interdisciplinary methods.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 23, 2027
Funding Amounts: €3,000,000–€4,000,000 per project (lump sum); up to 3 projects funded
Summary: Funds research on safeguarding and transmitting intangible cultural heritage, emphasizing digital innovation, community empowerment, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Key Information: Single-stage application; open to international consortia under Horizon Europe rules.
Description
This funding opportunity supports research projects that advance the safeguarding and transmission of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) as defined by the 2003 UNESCO Convention. The call seeks projects that develop and evaluate methods for documenting and transmitting ICH, leveraging digital, audio-visual, and advanced technologies. Emphasis is placed on empowering communities—especially youth—for ownership and intergenerational transmission of ICH, and on proposing innovative policy solutions for safeguarding ICH and using it as a resource for social innovation and biodiversity protection.
The scope encourages transdisciplinary collaborations, building on existing research, networks, and digital platforms. Projects should investigate the role of ICH in creativity, innovation, and societal resilience, and address challenges such as the erosion and loss of ICH, effective safeguarding strategies, and the potential of community-led initiatives.
