Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 2 Culture, creativity and inclusive society

This Information Day aims to inform potential applicants about the 2026 topics included in the Horizon Europe Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” Work Programme 2026–2027.

Under Pillar II of Horizon Europe, Cluster 2 supports EU priorities related to strengthening democratic governance and citizens’ participation, safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), and responding to major social, economic, technological, and cultural transformations.

Cluster 2 mobilises multidisciplinary expertise from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) to deepen understanding of contemporary societal changes and to provide evidence-based policy options supporting a socially just and inclusive green and digital transition, as well as post-COVID-19 recovery.

Future projects are expected to contribute to the three intervention areas of the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025–2027:

• Green transition

• Digital transition

• A more resilient, competitive, inclusive, and democratic Europe

All topics under this Cluster are required to mainstream SSH and integrate a gender dimension in research and innovation activities.

Ahead of the event, participants are encouraged to watch the pre-recorded presentations that will be made available and to submit questions in advance via Sli.do using #CL2Infoday. Submitted questions will be prioritised and addressed during the live sessions.

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