Fostering knowledge valorisation through societal and cultural interactions (CSA)

This program focuses on fostering knowledge valorisation by enhancing interactions between arts, cultural institutions, citizens, and industry. It targets a broad range of European entities, including research organizations, SMEs, and cultural bodies, to collaboratively develop and test innovative schemes that promote the uptake of new technologies and solutions across Europe.

This program specifically funds projects that promote engagement and co-creation between arts, industry, and citizens to accelerate the uptake of innovative solutions. Supported activities include developing and testing new schemes or adapting and testing existing ones across Europe to enhance societal understanding and acceptance of new technologies.

The funding is provided as grants, specifically through lump sum contributions. For this particular topic, an indicative total budget of 5 million EUR is available, with individual grants expected to be 1 million EUR.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering aspects from application admissibility and eligibility to financial capacity and the legal setup of grants. Emphasis is placed on open and transparent research practices.

The application process is a single-stage submission, requiring applicants to use specific forms and adhere to guidelines on budget submission. Evaluation is based on criteria detailed in the Work Programme General Annexes, with results communicated directly to applicants.

This program is established and governed by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and a suite of related EU regulations and Work Programmes. These foundational documents define its operational scope and legal framework, with official texts accessible through the European Commission's Funding and Tenders Portal.