HI-EURECA-PRO Heritage Innovation

Preserving cultural heritage is crucial to safeguarding European values and fostering a sense of shared identity. However, many regions struggle to capitalise on their heritage for economic and social development, particularly in rural and urban areas of Greece, Poland, and Romania. In this context, the EU-funded HI-EURECA-PRO project aims to harness heritage for sustainable development in these areas. Specifically, universities from widening and non-widening countries collaborate to develop innovative methods for heritage-based innovation. By integrating industrial, cultural, and mining heritage, the project fosters regional innovation ecosystems and upskills knowledge for societal benefit. This initiative strengthens research excellence and bridges academia with industry and government, paving the way for a greener and more digitally adept future.