Independent origin
Programmes developed before a call
EURAN’s networks, methods, systems, Constellation concepts and industry propositions exist independently of any single European application.
EURAN European Cooperation
COOPERATION
& CONSORTIA
Independent programmes. Selected partners. Defined European and institutional cooperation.
EURAN develops cultural, artistic and cross-industry initiatives independently. European programmes may provide frameworks through which selected initiatives can be researched, tested, demonstrated, financed or expanded with eligible organisations.
01 · Purpose
European programmes can accelerate EURAN initiatives; they do not create or define them
EURAN is not presenting itself as a funding broker and does not offer guaranteed access to European finance. Its role is to originate relevant projects, identify complementary capabilities, develop cooperation architecture and examine whether an eligible consortium can be formed around a precise call and a credible programme of work.
Selective activation
One call activates only a relevant part
Only organisations and capabilities relevant to a defined proposal are approached for consortium discussion. The wider EURAN network remains independent.
Continuity
Cooperation continues beyond the result
Commercial projects, institutional relationships, pilots and future applications may continue whether a particular European proposal is selected or not.
02 · Participation architecture
Three levels must remain clearly separated
Connection to EURAN does not automatically create representation, partnership, consortium membership or a professional appointment.
Level 1
Permanent EURAN International Network
A long-term ecosystem of independent artists, professionals, companies, institutions, researchers, public bodies and specialists. Participation in a specific activity is always proposed, discussed and accepted.
Level 2
Call-specific consortium
A selected group of eligible organisations that formally agrees to prepare and, if successful, implement one particular European proposal. Its composition changes according to the call.
Level 3
Operational constellations
Smaller project-specific groups activated around a commercial, artistic, institutional, research or pilot operation. Participants are not required to enter every EURAN programme or level.
03 · Current first target
Horizon Europe — Artistic Intelligence
EURAN is examining concept development and exploratory consortium formation in relation to the following Horizon Europe topic.
Topic identifier
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01
Horizon Europe, Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society.
Official topic title
“Artistic Intelligence”: Harnessing the Power of the Arts to Address Complex Challenges, Enhance Soft Skills and Boost Innovation and Competitiveness
Submission deadline
Applicants must follow the official portal documentation, conditions and submission system.
Official European Commission page
Read the complete topic conditions, documents and updates on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
04 · Strategic alignment
Why EURAN is examining this topic
The topic concerns evidence, methods, use cases and evaluation for art–science–technology collaboration and expects the participation of artists and creative-industry representatives. EURAN is examining how its pre-existing work may contribute without predetermining the proposal, focus, partners or work packages.
Authored foundations
Cultural and artistic intelligence
COS™, related cultural-capital instruments and six years of cross-industry research provide possible methodological foundations for further examination with qualified partners.
Networks
Artists, professionals and industries
EURAN can identify potential artistic, cultural, industrial and institutional contributors while maintaining clear boundaries between mapped contacts and formally accepted participants.
Use environments
Potential pilots and demonstrators
Maritime, built-environment, corporate, museum and cultural settings may be examined as possible applications only when a credible host, scope, methodology and governance are established.
Knowledge base
Constellation and project origination
The 75 Constellation newsletters and their wider body of concepts can support research questions, use-case discovery and consortium discussion while EURAN’s pre-existing intellectual property remains protected.
05 · Capabilities sought
Potential organisations are approached for a defined contribution—not symbolic association
Possible discussions may concern scientific and administrative coordination, artistic research, cultural institutions, industrial or territorial pilots, emerging technologies, evaluation, dissemination, ethics, intellectual property and project management.
Universities and research organisations
Research design, scientific leadership, methodologies, evaluation and interdisciplinary coordination.
Artists and creative organisations
Artistic research, experimental practice, creative-industry knowledge and responsible participation in use cases and pilots.
Cultural institutions and public bodies
Museums, heritage organisations, cities, regions and public-sector actors capable of contributing context, policy interfaces or pilot environments.
Companies, technologies and pilot hosts
Industrial environments, emerging technologies, operational knowledge, facilities, users and implementation conditions.
European project specialists
Experienced coordinators, proposal managers, legal advisers, financial experts, communication partners and exploitation specialists.
Evaluation and human factors
Qualitative and quantitative impact methods, ethics, participation, employment conditions, autonomy of artistic practice and long-term value.
06 · Participation process
From initial relevance to documented participation
A public invitation or first conversation does not make an organisation a partner. Participation proceeds through a controlled sequence.
01
Expression of interest
The organisation indicates that it is willing to examine the topic and EURAN’s emerging proposition.
02
Relevance and eligibility
The call conditions, organisational eligibility, strategic fit and realistic contribution are reviewed.
03
Capability and value exchange
The proposed role, resources, expertise, expected value and dependencies are made explicit.
04
Role and work-package discussion
Authority, tasks, deliverables, budget logic, governance and interfaces are discussed with the prospective coordinator and consortium.
05
Confidentiality and intellectual property
Pre-existing EURAN intellectual property, partner background, proposal information and possible future results are distinguished and protected.
06
Written confirmation
No organisation is publicly identified as participating until the appropriate written agreement or confirmation exists.
07 · Public safeguards
No endorsement, funding or participation is implied
This page does not represent European Commission endorsement, approved funding, a completed consortium or confirmed participation by any organisation. Submission does not guarantee selection. Potential partners are identified publicly only after agreement. EURAN’s pre-existing systems, concepts, methods, networks and intellectual property remain distinct from results that may later be created under a formal consortium agreement.
08 · Cooperation entry
Present one organisation, capability, pilot environment or coordination function
A useful first message should identify the organisation, the authorised contact, relevant expertise, possible contribution, expected value, eligibility context and the proposed next discussion.