Under Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” focuses on challenges pertaining to Democracy and Governance, European Cultural Heritage and the Cultural and Creative Industries, and Social and Economic Transformations.
Upcoming Cluster 2 Calls
Horizon Europe 2026-2027 Work Programmes, incl. Cluster 2 WP, were officially published on 11 December 2025.
Potential applicants are invited to use the dedicated brokerage platform to find suitable partners with whom to form consortia.
For more info, please contact katrin.kello@etag.ee
Horizon Europe participation opportunities for Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities beyond Cluster 2
Horizon Europe aims at fully integrating Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in each of its pillars. In particular, under the pillar ‘Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness’, SSH should be fully integrated across all clusters. SSH is therefore a cross-cutting issue and integrated in the whole Framework Programme. While SSH research aspects are particularly present in Cluster 2, they are also present in all other clusters and in other parts of Horizon Europe.
Useful links and events
Cluster 2 dedicated page on the European Commission website
All Horizon Europe Info Days (incl. recordings of past events)
NB! The Estonian version of this page has more ample information on the following:
- Introduction to Cluster 2
- Calls and Deadlines
- The European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH)
- Cascade Funding
- Advice and Assistance, Guidance Materials
- Events and Useful Links
- Opportunities in Other Parts of the Framework Programme
- New European Bauhaus in Horizon Europe
- Opportunities in Other Programmes
- Partner Search Options
Contact
Katrin Kello
Senior Adviser (NCP for Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society, New European Bauhaus, COST)
