Apr 13, 2026 | News
Launched on August 27 and closed on October 28, 2025, HERIFORGE’s 1st Open Call has officially concluded. The call received an impressive 147 proposals, with 140 eligible submissions from across Europe. Following the evaluation and selection process, 6 projects have...
Apr 3, 2026 | News
A new paper, “HERIFORGE Polish Hub as Digital Heritage Growing XR Community”, documents the critical groundwork laid in the project’s first six months. Through stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, and qualitative interviews, the research identifies...
Mar 26, 2026 | Events
The ECHOES Project Second Annual Meeting took place from 16–20 March 2026 in Poznań, where HERIFORGE Project was actively present. The meeting brought together project partners, ECCCH sister projects, and representatives of the European Commission to review progress,...
Mar 14, 2026 | News
HERIFORGE’s 1st Open Call received 147 submissions, with 140 eligible applications from innovators exploring new connections between Cultural Heritage and Extended Reality (XR). Following the evaluation process, 20 projects have been invited to Jury Day, with 6...
Feb 27, 2026 | News
Conecting Cultural Heritage and XR in Cyprus HERIFORGE Cyprus Hub Forum is Now Open We are pleased to announce the launch of the HERIFORGE Cyprus Forum, a new online space designed to bring together professionals working across Cultural Heritage and Extended Reality...
Feb 19, 2026 | Events
Michał Kosiedowski represented the HERIFORGE project during the InfoDay „The final stretch in Horizon Europe. Take your chance!” organised in Warsaw, Poland. Within the panel session „Widening participation: raising scientific excellence, connecting...
Feb 13, 2026 | News
In the newest episode of our podcast, we are joined by a HERIFORGE project contributor to discuss the importance of researching how audiences experience XR solutions in museums and cultural institutions. The conversation focuses on why understanding visitor reception...
Jan 22, 2026 | News
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...
Jan 8, 2026 | News
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...
Jan 7, 2026 | News
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...
