Cluster 2 – Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society Horizon Europe – Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society Topic Code Topic Title Status Deadline Indicative Budget TRL HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-01 Countering polarisation and disinformation to strengthen democratic governance Open 12 March 2026 ~€10M TRL 2-5 HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02 Democratic participation and trust in public institutions in the digital age Open 12 March 2026 ~€12M TRL 2-5 HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01 Safeguarding cultural heritage against climate change and environmental risks Open 12 March 2026 ~€9M TRL 3-6 HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-02 Innovative digital tools for access to and reuse of cultural heritage Open 12 March 2026 ~€11M TRL 4-7 HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFORMATIONS-01 Reducing inequalities and social exclusion in European societies Open 12 March 2026 ~€13M TRL 2-5 HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFORMATIONS-02 Fair green and digital transitions and social acceptance Open 12 March 2026 ~€14M TRL 2-5 HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-GOVERNANCE-01 Innovation in public governance and policy-making Open 12 March 2026 ~€10M TRL 3-6 HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01 New European Bauhaus: Regenerative and inclusive neighbourhoods Open 23 April 2026 ~€15M TRL 5-8 HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-COMMUNITY-01 Community-led solutions for sustainable living spaces Open 23 April 2026 ~€12M TRL 4-7 HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-03 Future models of democracy and civic participation Planned March 2027 ~€12M TRL 2-5 HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03 Long-term preservation and reuse of cultural heritage assets Planned March 2027 ~€10M TRL 3-6 HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02 Sustainable and healthy construction and renovation sites Planned December 2027 ~€14M TRL 5-7 HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-TRANSFORMATIONS-03 Social innovation for inclusive and resilient societies Upcoming Q4 2027 (tbc) ~€11M TRL 3-6
