Ullswater Investments Book a meeting
Home › Guides › Horizon Europe Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) calls

Guide · updated 8 Nov 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) calls 2026–2027: deadlines and budgets

Cluster 2 funds research on democracy and governance, cultural heritage and the creative industries, and social and economic transformations.

  • 0open now
  • 27forthcoming
  • 4 May 2027next deadline
  • €335 millionindicative budget
Search all EU callsGet help to apply

Upcoming deadlines

Open and forthcoming topics, sorted by next deadline. Source: European Commission, EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Data refreshed daily.

Call topicStatusDeadlineBudget
Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracyHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-DEMOCRACY-09-two-stageForthcoming4 May 2027€22 million
Open topic: Impact-driven research on realising the full potential of cultural heritage, arts and cultural and creative industriesHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-HERITAGE-09-two-stageForthcoming4 May 2027€20 million
Improving socio-economic outcomes for persons with dementia and informal caregiversHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-TRANSFO-09-two-stageForthcoming4 May 2027€16 million
AI4Creatives Support Platform: embracing a fair AI revolutionHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-02Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€5 million
Impact of in-kind benefits on income distribution and on vulnerable populationsHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-02Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€10 million
Persons with disabilities: opportunities for labour inclusion and social protection through the life courseHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€12 million
Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: role and contribution of the Social EconomyHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-03Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€12 million
Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisationHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-01Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€3.5 million
Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shiftsHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€12 million
Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence, and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societiesHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-04Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€20 million
Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-beingHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€16 million
The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary educationHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-05Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€12 million
Closing the learning gap: uncovering causes and effective policy interventions for declining youth skills in mathematics, reading, and scienceHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-06Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€12 million
Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystemHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-01Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€5 million
Crafting routes to a circular economyHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€10.5 million
Re-imagining the creative economy: the interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economyHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-05Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€10.5 million
Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourismHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€14.5 million
Societal impact of cultural heritageHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€15 million
Scaling and deploying innovations in migration managementHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-08Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€15 million
The impact of EU labour mobility on the Member States of the EUHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-04Forthcoming23 Sep 2027€12 million

Frequently asked questions

How many Horizon Europe Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) calls are open now?

As of 8 Nov 2026, 0 are open for submission and 27 are forthcoming, according to the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal.

When is the next deadline?

The next deadline is 4 May 2027, for “Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy” (HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-DEMOCRACY-09-two-stage).

What is the total indicative budget?

The indicative budget of the open and forthcoming topics listed here adds up to €335 million.

Where do I apply?

Proposals are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal before 17:00 Brussels time on the deadline day. Always read the official call documents before applying.

Can Ullswater Investments help me apply?

Yes. Ullswater Investments, EU funding advisors based in Madrid, matches projects with the right call, builds consortia and writes and reviews proposals.