Projects from the 2023 call for proposals of Cluster 2 Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
Foster innovative research on European cultural heritage and creative industries: Building our future from the past
The publication showcases funded projects in 2023 with the core objective of offering an accessible way to view and understand cultural heritage work while serving as a communication tool for research and innovation in the field and its broader social impact.
Aside from displaying and raising awareness of the projects, the booklet’s main target is a wider audience spanning from the general public to professionals and researchers.
Moreover, it is an invaluable resource for the European Commission’s work on the multiple areas encompassing cultural heritage.
The publication is split into 3 categories Green, Digital and innovative solutions, with projects showcasing the emerging strategies. In the long run, these projects together aim to improve sustainable practices, accessibility, and innovative engagement with cultural heritage in Europe.
Here is our summary
GREEN CULTURAL HERITAGE
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ARGUS: Utilising advanced technologies to assess and preserve both terrestrial and underwater heritage offering innovative monitoring and sustainability against climate change.
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Strategy
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Innovative monitoring techniques for cultural heritage sites.
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Use of advanced technologies for preservation.
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Focus on sustainability against climate change.
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NERITES: Community engagement and sustainable practices are at the heart of NERITES emphasising improving the resilience of coastal heritage and the protection of its resources
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Strategy
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Community engagement for coastal cultural heritage.
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Promotion of sustainable practices.
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Awareness campaigns for marine cultural resources.
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CHEMINOVA: Cultural tourism and community participation are fundamental aspects of this initiative that strive to rejuvenate rural areas through the integration of cultural heritage and sustainable agricultural practices
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Strategy
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Integration of cultural heritage with sustainable agriculture.
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Fostering local economies through cultural tourism.
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Community involvement in heritage preservation.
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IPHOTOCULT: Utilises innovative photographic techniques to preserve cultural heritage for future generations, enriching documentation and accessibility.
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Strategy
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Integration of cultural heritage with sustainable agriculture.
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Fostering local economies through cultural tourism.
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Community involvement in heritage preservation.
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PACESETTERS: Develops benchmarks for sustainable cultural heritage management, fosters environmental stewardship and social inclusion within the sector, and designates a framework for sustainable practices.
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Strategy
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Setting benchmarks for sustainable cultural heritage management.
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Promoting environmental stewardship.
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Encouraging social inclusion within the cultural sector.
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STRATEGIES: Boosts sustainable practices and collaboration among developers to reduce the ecological footprint of the gaming industry.
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Strategy
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Addressing environmental impacts of the gaming industry.
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Promoting sustainable practices among developers.
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Collaboration to reduce ecological footprints.
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CRAFT-IT4SD: Fosters skills and elevates local craftsmanship, the initiative seeks to preserve the culture as well as grow the economy
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Strategy
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Emphasising traditional crafts in sustainable development.
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Fostering skills and local craftsmanship.
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Promoting economic growth through cultural preservation.
DIGITAL CULTURAL HERITAGE
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IMPULSE: Develops platforms for engagement and interaction with broad audiences to enhance cultural heritage’s digital accessibility
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Strategy
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Enhancing digital accessibility of cultural heritage.
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Developing interactive engagement platforms.
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Fostering inclusivity in cultural participation.
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REEVALUATE: Reassess existing digital cultural resources to make sure they are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds
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Strategy
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Reassessing digital cultural resources for contemporary needs.
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Ensuring inclusivity for all users.
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Updating existing digital content
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DIGICHER: Digitises cultural heritage assets to create a comprehensive online repository that enables increased visibility and engagement with cultural heritage
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Strategy
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Digitising cultural heritage assets.
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Creating a comprehensive online repository.
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Enhancing visibility and engagement with cultural resources.
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ECHOES: Examines digital storytelling used to link through interactive narratives communities with their cultural heritage, cultivating a sense of identity and belonging
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Strategy
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Using digital storytelling to connect communities.
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Fostering identity and belonging through narratives.
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Promoting interactive cultural experiences.
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AUTOMATA: explores how automation is applicable to preserve and present cultural heritage, increasing efficiency and accessibility while improving efficiency and accessibility.
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Strategy
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Investigating automation in cultural heritage preservation.
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Enhancing efficiency in cultural institutions.
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Improving accessibility of cultural content.
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TEXTAILES: Concentrates on the intersection of textiles and digital technology, facilitating innovative methods for preserving and showcasing textile heritage.
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Strategy
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Promoting innovative methods for textile heritage preservation.
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Integrating digital technology with textile arts.
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Showcasing textile heritage through digital platforms.
INNOVATIVE CULTURAL HERITAGE
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RESTORY: Enhances cultural engagement and social cohesion while rejuvenating local narratives through community-driven storytelling initiatives
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Strategy
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Revitalising local narratives through community storytelling.
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Enhancing cultural engagement and social cohesion.
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Promoting collaborative storytelling initiatives.
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INT-ACT: Promotes collaborative practices that encourage cultural participation and inclusivity among cultural institutions and communities.
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Strategy
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Fostering interaction between cultural institutions and communities.
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Promoting collaborative practices for cultural participation.
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Enhancing inclusivity in cultural projects.
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PITCH: Develop innovative business models that support economic sustainability and growth for cultural enterprises within the creative sector
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Strategy
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Developing innovative business models for cultural enterprises.
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Supporting economic sustainability in the creative sector.
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Encouraging entrepreneurship in cultural industries.
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CONCILIARE: Uses collaborative projects to bridge cultural divides, this initiative aims to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity.
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Bridging cultural divides through collaborative projects.
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Promoting understanding and appreciation of diverse heritages.
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Fostering intercultural dialogue.
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SECRETOUR: Enriches cultural tourism through the creation of immersive experiences revealing hidden cultural treasures, boosting local heritage and community engagement.
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Strategy
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Creating immersive experiences for cultural tourism.
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Revealing hidden cultural gems to promote local heritage.
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Engaging communities in tourism development.
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META-MUSEUM: This project explores the concept of a virtual museum, integrating digital technologies to create dynamic and interactive cultural experiences.
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Strategy
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Creating immersive experiences for cultural tourism.
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Revealing hidden cultural gems to promote local heritage.
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Engaging communities in tourism development.
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TOURAL: Develop sustainable tourism practices that leverage cultural heritage lead to economic growth and preserve local traditions at the same time.
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Strategy
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Developing sustainable tourism practices leveraging cultural heritage.
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Promoting economic growth while preserving traditions.
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Engaging local communities in tourism initiatives.
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CROCUS: Enrichs cultural literacy through educational programs that integrate arts and culture into school curricula, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
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Strategy
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Enhancing cultural literacy through educational programs.
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Integrating arts and culture into school curricula.
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Fostering creativity and critical thinking in students.
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CULTURALITY: This initiative investigates the role of cultural heritage in shaping identities, and promoting social cohesion and community resilience through cultural engagement.
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Strategy
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nvestigating cultural heritage’s role in shaping identities.
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Promoting social cohesion through cultural engagement.
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Supporting community resilience through heritage activities.
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GAMEHEARTS: GAMEHEARTS explores the intersection of gaming and cultural heritage, promoting innovative approaches to engage younger audiences with cultural narratives.
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Strategy
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Exploring gaming’s intersection with cultural heritage.
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Promoting innovative approaches to engage younger audiences.
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Utilizing games as tools for cultural education.
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I-GAME: This project focuses on the educational potential of games, developing interactive tools that enhance learning about cultural heritage.
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Strategy
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Developing interactive tools for learning about cultural heritage.
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Enhancing educational potential through gaming.
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Promoting engagement with cultural narratives.
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GAME-ER: GAME-ER investigates the dynamics of video game clusters, providing insights into their role in driving innovation and economic growth in the creative sector.
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Strategy
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Investigating dynamics of video game clusters.
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Providing insights into innovation and economic growth.
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Supporting collaboration within the gaming industry.
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D@RTS: D@RTS promotes the integration of digital arts into cultural heritage, fostering new forms of expression and engagement.
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Strategy
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Promoting integration of digital arts into cultural heritage.
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Fostering new forms of expression and engagement.
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Encouraging collaboration between artists and technologists
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EXPECT_ART: This initiative aims to enhance public engagement with contemporary art, promoting dialogue and interaction between artists and communities.
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Strategy
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Enhancing public engagement with contemporary art.
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Promoting dialogue between artists and communities.
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Creating interactive art experiences.
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CLIVIE: CLIVIE focuses on the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, promoting practices that ensure the transmission of cultural knowledge and traditions.
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Strategy
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Preserving intangible cultural heritage.
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Promoting practices for transmitting cultural knowledge.
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Supporting community involvement in heritage preservation.
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STEAMBRACE: STEAMBRACE integrates arts and sciences in educational settings, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage and innovation.
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Strategy
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Integrating arts and sciences in education.
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Fostering interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage.
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Promoting innovation through creative collaboration.
About the Call
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The main objectives of the 2023 call for proposals in Cluster 2, which focuses on “Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society,” reflect a recognition of the importance of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability within the cultural and creative sectors and include:
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Promoting Cultural and Creative Tourism: By leveraging the cultural heritage of peripheral rural areas, both tangible and intangible, we can enhance tourism activities and contribute to sustainable development, job creation, and population settlement
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Researching Video Game Clusters: The objective is to promote research from local to regional video game bunches across the EU The goal is to fill knowledge gaps and provide insights into their dynamics Formulating policy and practical recommendations for local and national policymakers to support the establishment or development of Cultural and Creative Industries clusters.
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Sustainable Development: Developing sustainable, non-seasonal tourism strategies that respect and emphasise Local Community growth, especially vulnerable groups
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These objectives reflect a commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability within the cultural and creative sectors across Europe.
Our Take
The publication “Driving a Green, Digital & Innovative European Cultural Heritage” offers a great framework for the multifaceted challenges facing cultural heritage today. One of our favourite points is the focus on integrating sustainability with technological innovation, which is paramount for the ongoing digitisation efforts. The projects presented demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding heritage and enhancing community engagement and social cohesion through innovative practices.
Using digital tools and cross-sector collaboration, these initiatives create inclusive platforms with accessibility and appreciation of cultural heritage at heart. Moreover, the publication emphasises economic sustainability within the cultural and creative industries and its potential for economic growth and job creation.
The publication is a must-read for professionals a cultural lovers alike
offering a roadmap for future initiatives and assuring that cultural heritage remains a vibrant and integral part of European identity and innovation, integrating heritage preservation with contemporary societal needs
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