Under Cluster 2, the European Commission funds research that will promote better access to cultural heritage and improve its protection while supporting job creation in the creative industries.
2026 calls for proposals
Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 23 September 2026
7 topics Boosting creative startups for disruptive innovation, supporting a fair market for creative content, preventing illicit trafficking of cultural goods
85,5 million Overall indicative budget
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE
- 26 March 2026Info Day
- 12 May 2026Launch of the call for proposals
- 23 September 2026Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
- By February 2027 (TBC)Applicants informed if their proposals have been selected
- 26 May 2027Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- TBCProjects start
2025 calls for proposals
See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Portal.
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-HERITAGE
- 15 May 2025Launch of the call for proposals
- 16 September 2025Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
- 15 December 2025Applicants informed if their proposals have been selected
- TBCGrant agreement signature for successful projects
- TBCProjects start
As from January 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-HERITAGE-02
- 15 May 2025Launch of the call for proposals
- 15 December 2025Information to applicants for first stage of 2-stage call
- 17 March 2026Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (Second Stage)
- 15 June 2026Applicants informed if their proposals have been selected
- 30 September 2026Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- As from January 2027Projects start