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16/09/202516Sep2025

The European Commission has launched a EUR 3.5 million funding opportunity under the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) programme to support innovative projects focused on the conservation and adaptive re-use of contentious and dissonant heritage across Europe. 

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Topics Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Local Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

• Specific types of tourism

• • Cultural tourism

• Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

• • Funding and support measures

  • Innovative tourism services

  • Well-being of residents

• Business activities

• • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

  • Museums

  • Operation of historical sites

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The European Commission has announced a new funding opportunity under the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) programme, aimed at supporting initiatives that connect Europe’s complex historical legacy with its future potential. This call focuses on the conservation, preservation, and adaptive re-use of contentious and dissonant heritage across Europe.

Projects should foster inclusive dialogue, translate research into practical applications, offer innovative approaches, and provide policymakers with actionable insights to address the challenges of contested heritage.

Participation is open to any legal entity, regardless of location—including those from non-associated third countries and international organisations (such as European research bodies)—provided they meet the requirements set out in the Horizon Europe Regulation and the specific conditions of the call or topic.

A total of EUR 3,500,000 has been allocated for this call. Applications will be accepted until 16 September 2025.

#Cultural preservation #Adaptation strategies #Innovation in tourism 

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