This conversation explores the intersection of cultural heritage and technology, focusing on the role of Europa Nostra and its recently established Heritage Hub in Cyprus. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in preserving cultural heritage, the importance...
We are pleased that The Cyprus Institute recently contributed to the “Reform & Digitization of the Presidential Palace Art Collection” project, a significant step forward in making Cyprus’ national heritage more accessible through digital technology. The...
The Cyprus Institute, as part of the HERIFORGE Cyprus Hub, is supporting the development of digital applications and 3D models for the new Cyprus Archaeological Museum. Working under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Antiquities Cyprus, our team...
At the ACTE Annual Tourism Conference, HERIFORGE had to pleasure to present its vision as a Horizon Europe initiative bridging cultural heritage and immersive technologies (XR) to foster innovation, collaboration, and social resilience. HERIFORGE’s presence at the...
During the ETHER Conference held on 3–4 December, Gabriela Manista, Ph.D., from the Institute of Literary Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, presented the HERIFORGE project, highlighting its contributions to research, cultural heritage, and digital...
The evaluation process for the HERIFORGE 1st Open Call is currently in progress. Following the assessments carried out by independent evaluators, all outcomes will be announced by the end of January. We thank all applicants for their interest and participation. For...
During the 29th DARIAH-EU General Assembly, held at The Cyprus Institute from 19–21 November 2025, the HERIFORGE Cyprus Hub had the opportunity to demo the HERIFORGE project to attending cultural heritage and digital humanities professionals from across Europe. Over...
The HERIFORGE project was showcased at the PCSS & PIONIER booth (#2918) during the SC25 Conference in St. Louis, USA, held on November 16–21. The Supercomputing Conference (SC25) – the premier international event for high-performance computing, networking,...
HERIFORGE announced the results of its first Open Call, marking a strong start for the cultural heritage and immersive technologies community. The programme attracted 147 complete applications out of 602 started drafts, representing 17 different countries. The highest...
We are pleased to announce that the HERIFORGE 1st Open Call is now officially closed. We extend our sincere thanks to all participants for their valuable submissions. The HERIFORGE 1st Open Call uses a multi-stage evaluation process to ensure fairness, transparency,...
