Horizon Europe: IMPULSE
February 2024 – January 2027

Horizon Europe Reference number: 101132704
IMPULSE is a HORIZON EUROPE project, coordinated by Uniwersytet Jagiellonski (Poland), and developed in collaboration with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna (Italy), Universita Ta Malta (Malta), Heritage Malta, Filmuniversitat Babelsberg Konrad Wolf (Germany), Ethniko Kai Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon (Greece), Magna Zmien Foundation (Malta), Associazione Clust-ER Industrie Culturali e Creative (Italy), K8 Institut Fuer Strategische Aesthetik GGMBH (Germany), and Explodedview sp. z o.o. (Poland).
IMmersive digitisation: uPcycling cULtural heritage towards new reviving StratEgies is an EU-funded project launched on February 2024 that explores the digitisation processes of cultural heritage. IMPULSE will connect researchers, artists, cultural heritage practitioners, CCSIs, local institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to work and explore together immersive narratives, reaching out to diverse audiences across Europe and beyond.
Objectives
1. Enhance accessibility to cultural heritage through XR technology, fostering diverse narratives and audience engagement.
2. Improve access and presentation of digitized cultural content, supporting education and creativity within the Metaverse.
3. Streamline digitization processes for immersive environments, prioritizing usability for education, arts, and CCSIs.
4. Develop legal frameworks and solutions to address risks and barriers in utilizing cultural heritage data within immersive technologies.
5. Foster collaboration and capacity building in immersive digitization through tailored engagement platforms and initiatives.
Learn more: https://euimpulse.eu/
May 2024: Krakow, Poland
The IMPULSE project, aiming to revolutionize digitization methods and create immersive, accessible experiences for diverse audiences, held its two-day kick-off meeting at Jagiellonion University, Krakow. The event brought together partners from various sectors to discuss the project’s innovative approach, which leverages Extended Reality (XR) to engage underrepresented communities and integrates visual arts and dance performances through pilots and prototypes.
