The 2nd Open Call for the HERIFORGE project has officially closed. Innovators from across 14 countries submitted a total of 107 applications (alongside 170 initiated drafts), exploring new possibilities at the intersection of Cultural Heritage and Extended Reality (XR).
The submitted proposals reflect a diverse range of concepts across all defined project challenges:
- PL Hub Challenge (Inclusive XR Experiences): 40 applications
- TR Hub Challenge 2 (Living Layers: Storytelling): 38 applications
- CY Hub Challenge (Collaborative XR Experiences): 17 applications
- TR Hub Challenge 1 (Asset Organization Pipeline): 12 applications
The applicant structure demonstrates strong participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, independent creators, and civil society:
- 71 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- 22 Individual Innovators & Creators
- 14 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Foundations and Associations
The evaluation process is now underway, encompassing both formal and technical assessments. Further updates on the selection results will be announced following the completion of the evaluation phase.