A European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage – Innovative tools for advanced data enrichment

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe call focuses on developing innovative tools and methods for advanced data enrichment within the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH). The program aims to significantly boost collaboration, sharing, and re-use of digital cultural heritage objects across Europe. It seeks to realize the full potential of cultural heritage and the cultural and creative sectors as drivers of sustainable innovation and a shared European identity.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding, the geographical scope of the program's activities, and the core objectives it aims to achieve. The program seeks to empower cultural heritage professionals and institutions across Europe through advanced digital solutions.

What is Funded

This section details the specific areas and types of projects eligible for funding, outlining the thematic focus, acceptable and excluded costs, and the developmental stage of the initiatives the program supports. The core emphasis lies on innovative digital tools and methods for cultural heritage.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of the financial support provided, including the type of funding instrument, the expected funding amounts per project, and any specified financial limits or co-financing rules.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application terms and collaboration requirements to specific budgetary and legal provisions. Adherence to these conditions is crucial for participation and project success.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process, from submission to how proposals are evaluated and decisions are made. It highlights key procedural aspects and evaluation criteria.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the program, ensuring its legitimacy and defining its operational framework within the broader EU research and innovation landscape.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,000,000 EUR

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 EUR

Open Until

Open Until:

2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries. Legal entities established in China are not eligible. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may be eligible if specific provisions are made.

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries, Cultural Institutions, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Cultural heritage professionals and researchers, cultural heritage institutions, cultural and creative industries

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency (REA)

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