Protection of artefacts and cultural goods from anthropogenic threats

This program targets a broad range of entities dedicated to safeguarding European cultural heritage from man-made threats like looting, illicit trafficking, and neglect. It encourages interdisciplinary and international collaboration to foster innovative solutions and raise awareness among various stakeholders and the public.

The program supports research and innovation projects focused on developing advanced solutions and strategies to protect cultural artefacts and goods from human-induced dangers. Activities span from technological development to evidence-based policy research and public engagement.

This funding is provided as a grant under the Horizon Europe framework, with a dedicated budget for this specific topic, aimed at supporting comprehensive research and innovation actions in cultural heritage protection.

Applications and subsequent grant management under this program are governed by the comprehensive general annexes of the Horizon Europe Work Programme and related EU regulations, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and legal setup.

The application process followed a single-stage submission for Research and Innovation Actions, with evaluation results communicated after the call closure in April 2022.

This program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by specific EU regulations and detailed in the annual Work Programmes and associated general annexes.