Cluster 2 aims to strengthen democratic values, including rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding our cultural heritage, and promoting socio-economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth. The European Commission funds research and innovation projects to meet these objectives under Horizon Europe.
Funding opportunities
Call closed on 7 February 2024
Call closed on 22 January 2025
Call closed on 7 February 2024
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Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
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What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
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Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
How to effectively inform policymakers of your findings and maximise your policy impact
News
The EU-funded EU-India InnoCenter was launched to connect Europe’s cutting-edge tech businesses with India’s huge market potential. The initiative set out to spark innovation, smooth the path for European start-ups and strengthen the EU-India partnership.
The SHIFT project is developing advanced tech tools that ensure everyone gets to enjoy European cultural heritage.
We asked children what they want EU researchers to discover in 2025. From catching evil people to saving gorillas - let’s hope some of these become reality!
The European Research Executive Agency Director, Marc Tachelet, thanks scientists, colleagues, and the curious-minded for their work advancing research in 2024.
Publications
EU-funded research and innovation projects from the 2023 call for proposals of Horizon Europe’s. Cluster 2, ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society’
Research and strategies to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism
Projects from the 2023 call for proposals of Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society” : innovative research on European cultural heritage and the cultural and creative industries : building our future from the past
CORDIS results pack on connecting citizens with democracy