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  • MetaHeritage and META-MUSEUM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Innovation in Cultural Heritage

    MetaHeritage and META-MUSEUM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration, with a specific focus on enhancing joint communication and dissemination activities. The agreement reinforces both projects’ commitment to increasing the visibility, accessibility, and societal impact of cultural heritage initiatives across Europe.  The MoU establishes a framework for coordinated communication efforts, including cross-promotion of results, shared storytelling formats, knowledge exchange through newsletters and social media, and collaboration on events, publications, and stakeholder outreach. By aligning their communication strategies, both projects aim to amplify their reach and foster stronger connections within Europe’s cultural heritage, research, and innovation communities.  MetaHeritage focuses on interregional innovation and digital transformation in cultural and corporate heritage ecosystems, promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and sustainable business models. META-MUSEUM project redefines cultural heritage through empathy, [...]

  • MetaHeritage at the Zaragoza Tourism Forum 2026: Building Bridges Between Tourism, Culture, and Innovation

    The Zaragoza Tourism Forum 2026 brought together tourism leaders, policymakers, researchers, and businesses to discuss how destinations across Europe can adapt to the evolving challenges of the tourism sector. At this year’s forum, the MetaHeritage Project contributed to the discussion [...]

  • A New Partnership for Living Heritage: Strengthening Collaboration with Heritage Hotels of Europe

    Within the framework of the MetaHeritage Project, the Digital Humanities Department at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Heritage Hotels of Europe have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen collaboration between academia and the heritage tourism sector. The partnership brings [...]

  • MetaHeritage at CHNT 2025: Co-Organising the UHDL Workshop and Expanding the Future of Digital Urban Heritage

    MetaHeritage was delighted to co-organise this year's UHDL Workshop at CHNT 2025, bringing together practitioners and researchers working at the intersection of architecture, digital humanities, urban history, and data technologies. Chaired by Prof. Sander Münster (Consortium Partner, Digital Humanities at [...]

  • MetaHeritage Webinar Series Kicks Off: Empowering SMEs and Innovators Across Europe

    The MetaHeritage project has officially launched its Webinar Series: Unlocking EU Networks for Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Digital Innovation, designed to guide SMEs, clusters, and regional innovation stakeholders through the landscape of European collaboration, technology adoption, and funding opportunities. Structured [...]

  • Azores Recap: Connecting Heritage, Nature, and Innovation

    Ponta Delgada, 2–3 October 2025 — The MetaHeritage consortium gathered in São Miguel, Azores, for its second in-person meeting, hosted by the University of the Azores (UAc.FEG – School of Business and Economics). Over two inspiring days, partners from across [...]

  • Consortium Meeting at the University of the Azores

    Ponta Delgada, 2 October 2025 – The University of the Azores will host the second consortium meeting of MetaHeritage – Metaverse and Heritage Routes as Innovative Approaches for Networking, Capacity Building, and Interregional Investments on 2–3 October 2025. MetaHeritage brings [...]

  • MetaHeritage co-organizing Match & Fund 2025: Online matchmaking event explored EU funding for cultural heritage, creativity, and innovation

    As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing smart, sustainable, and inclusive heritage innovation, the MetaHeritage project was proud to support Match & Fund 2025: Cultural Heritage & Innovation Matchmaking, a pan-European online event organised by the Time Machine Organisation, [...]

  • Recap of our Kick-Off Meeting in Vila Real (PT)

    The MetaHeritage project has officially launched with a dynamic Kick-Off Meeting at the Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Vila Real, Portugal. This ambitious initiative, funded by the European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized enterprises Executive Agency (EISMEA), unites a strong consortium of 10 full and [...]

  • Project Kick-Off: Metaverse and Heritage Routes as Innovation Approaches for Networking, Capacity Building and Interregional Investments

    An international European consortium comprising 10 full and 5 associated partners has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming interregional development, innovation, and economic growth across Europe. The MetaHeritage Project, funded by the European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-Sized [...]

  • Metaverse and Heritage Routes as Innovation Approaches for Networking, Capacity Building and Interregional Investments

    An international European consortium comprising 10 full and 5 associated partners has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming interregional development, innovation, and economic growth across Europe. The MetaHeritage Project, funded by the European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-Sized [...]

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Press Release: Project Kick-off, February 2025

Press Release: Event Match & Fund, May 2025

Press Release: Webinar Series