CR.EU.IN. HERITAGE is a European project launched under the SMP-COSME-2024 Clusters programme, designed to foster cross-sector innovation within the Cultural Heritage Value Chain (CHVC).
The project brings together 10 partners from 9 EU countries, including 9 cluster organizations with a strong capacity to connect actors across the value chain. As a key consortium partner, Corallia contributes its extensive experience in Call-for-Proposals management and coordinates the Capacity Building & Matchmaking Programme—an initiative designed to help SMEs develop business skills and embrace digital and green innovation.
Project Overview
- Start Date: 01/10/2025
- Duration: 30 months
- Total Budget: €2,697,778.16
CR.EU IN HERITAGE promotes innovation and sustainability in the European cultural and creative industries, aiming to unlock their full potential for a resilient, competitive, and green economy. Cultural heritage is not only a symbol of European identity but also a powerful driver of economic growth, innovation, and transformation.
Objectives of CR.EU IN HERITAGE
The project aims to strengthen the European Cultural Heritage Value Chain (CHVC) and enhance strategic autonomy by:
- Identifying innovative European technologies that enhance CHVC while reducing dependence on non-EU suppliers.
- Financially supporting at least 20 cross-sectoral innovation projects involving SMEs across Europe.
- Empowering SMEs with business development skills and digital/green innovation practices through capacity building and knowledge sharing.
- Building a strong and long-lasting European cluster partnership in the field of cultural heritage and creative industries.
- Raising awareness of the transformative and economic potential of cultural heritage innovation.
Supporting SMEs Across Europe
CR.EU in Heritage will provide financial support to at least 40 SMEs working in or with the CHVC. These businesses will be selected through competitive calls for innovation proposals, and supported in implementing pilot projects, developing new products and services, and adopting digital and green technologies.
The project also aims to create a permanent European cooperation framework that will outlast the funding period, ensuring continued networking, policy dialogue, and innovation.
Project Partners
The project involves 10 full partners and several associated stakeholders from across the EU:
Full Partners:
- Venetian Cluster SRL (Italy – Coordinator)
- Basilicata Creativa (Italy)
- Innoskart Vallalkozasfejlesztesi Nonprofit Korl. (Hungary)
- Cluster TWIST ASBL (Belgium)
- Corallia, Unit of Athena Research Center (Greece)
- Baltic Film & Creative Tech Cluster (Lithuania)
- OpenHub Association (Romania)
- France Clusters (France)
- Clúster Audiovisual de Catalunya (Spain)
- ITALCAM – Italian-German Chamber of Commerce (Germany)
Associated Partners: