Cluster 2 – Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society

List of Horizon calls for which the VCW Lab @ Nova SBE is seeking national and international partners.

Horizon Europe – Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society (2026–2027)
Topic Code Topic Title Status Deadline Indicative Budget
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-01 Countering polarisation and disinformation to strengthen democratic governance Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02 Democratic participation and trust in public institutions in the digital age Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01 Safeguarding cultural heritage against climate change and environmental risks Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-02 Innovative digital tools for access to and reuse of cultural heritage Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-04 Sustainable paths to media viability Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09 Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€19M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06 Making Europe a global magnet for talent - Attracting Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€10M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-07 Fostering competences for the green transition Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02 Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-03 Tackling child poverty and ensuring disadvantaged children's access to Early Childhood Education and Care Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-07 Preventing and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural goods Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€5M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-01 Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-09 Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-02 Boosting creative startups for disruptive innovation Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-06 Governing global commons sustainably Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04 The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-06 Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10 Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-08 Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-03 Government in transition – how governments change the way they work and prepare the civil service for the future Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€8M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-05 Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01 “Artistic intelligence”: harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-05 Contribution of basic skills to productivity, innovation, competitiveness and economic growth Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-04 Towards a fair and transparent market for cultural and creative content in the era of generative AI Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-02 Open topic: Strengthen Europe's social model and sustainable competitiveness through productivity Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-08 Electoral integrity in the digital context Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-05 Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€4,5M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07 Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09 Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-03 AI integration in CCSI work practice: catalysing innovation and competitiveness Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10 Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€3,5M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06 Making Europe a global magnet for talent - Attracting and retaining students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EU Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€10M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-07 Fostering competences for the green transition Forthcoming 23 September 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-04 Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence, and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societies Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€20M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05 Development aid and democratic governance Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-08 Safeguarding & transmission of intangible cultural heritage Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01 Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-07 The role of private companies in democracy Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-04 The impact of EU labour mobility on the Member States of the EU Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-02 Impact of in-kind benefits on income distribution and on vulnerable populations Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-05 Re-imagining the creative economy: the interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economy Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€10,5M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02 Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shifts Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-02 AI4Creatives Support Platform: embracing a fair AI revolution Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€5M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-06 Closing the learning gap: uncovering causes and effective policy interventions for declining youth skills in mathematics, reading, and science Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-03 Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: role and contribution of the Social Economy Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-05 The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary education Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-06 Identifying user-focused solutions to support news media freedom Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06 Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€14,5M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-01 Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€5M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03 Crafting routes to a circular economy Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€10,5M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-01 Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€3,5M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04 Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-being Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08 Global Human Rights and EU values Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07 Societal impact of cultural heritage Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-08 Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07 Persons with disabilities: opportunities for labour inclusion and social protection through the life course Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-03 Student and family engagement for developing a culture of democratic/civic participation Forthcoming 23 September 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL2-2026-02-TRANSFO-01 Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience Forthcoming 13 October 2026 ~€60M

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Lages, Luis Filipe (2026), “Transforming Leadership, Innovation and Strategy: The VCW Method for Decision Making”, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. (346 pages)

ISBN: 978-989-53346-1-2

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Lages, Luis Filipe (2026). “Decide Smarter in Business and Life: Transforming Decision Making with VCW”, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. (289 pages)

ISBN: 978-989-53346-2-9

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