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The DigiHeritage project aims to transform Europe’s cultural heritage sector by equipping professionals, educators, and institutions with advanced digital competencies. Through the integration of artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, and innovative pedagogies, the project addresses critical skills gaps and supports the digital transition of museums, archives, and cultural and creative industries.
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DigiHeritage
Programma UE: Erasmus+
Titolo progetto: DigiHeritage
Start date: 1 December 2025
Duration: 36 months
Programme: EU funded project Objective
To equip cultural heritage professionals with advanced digital skills through AI, blockchain, and innovative training pathways.
Project Overview
Launched on 1 December 2025, DigiHeritage focuses on modernizing how cultural heritage is preserved, managed, and valorized. The initiative empowers stakeholders with tools and training that enable:
- AI-based cataloguing and data management
- Blockchain-driven provenance and licensing
- 3D scanning and digital preservation workflows
By bridging education and industry needs, the project contributes to a more resilient and innovation-driven heritage ecosystem in Europe.
The Three Pillars of
DigiHeritage
A structured pathway
to smarter heritage
management
1. Cross-Sector Curriculum and Micro-Credentials
Development of a pioneering training framework for higher education (HEI) and VET providers, aligned with EU skills frameworks.
The curriculum introduces modular learning pathways and micro-credentials to support lifelong learning and professional mobility.
2. Flagship Digital
Solutions
The project delivers two core tools:
- AI-assisted collaborative platform for real-time heritage data management
- HeritageChain, a blockchain-based solution for secure licensing and provenance tracking
These solutions enable institutions to improve transparency, efficiency, and digital asset protection.
3. Capacity-Building
Programme
A comprehensive programme including:
- Train-the-trainer sessions
- Pilot projects
- International knowledge camps
This pillar ensures knowledge transfer and practical implementation across Europe.
Target Groups
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Primary
Beneficiaries
- HEI teachers and students
- VET providers and trainees
- Cultural heritage professionals
- Heritage and creative SMEs
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End Users
- GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums)
- Cultural and creative industries
- Education and training providers
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Multipliers and Intermediaries
- Business support organisations
- SME networks and chambers of commerce
- Training providers
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Policymakers
EU, national, regional, and local authorities
involved in culture, skills, and digital transformation.
Project Approach
The DigiHeritage methodology is built on key principles:
- Innovative and dynamic — leveraging cutting-edge technologies
- Collaborative and participatory — engaging stakeholders across sectors
- Integrated and strategic — aligning with EU policy frameworks
- Inclusive and accessible — promoting diversity and equal opportunities
- Sustainable — ensuring long-term impact and scalability
Impact on Europe’s Cultural
Heritage Sector
Supporting a more innovative and inclusive cultural heritage ecosystem
FAQs
It is an EU-funded project supporting leather SMEs with training, innovation, and tools for digital and green transition.
Time Vision leads the consortium with SSIP and UNIC as key partners.
Primarily SMEs in the Campania tanning district, with resources later shared across the wider ecosystem.
Primarily SMEs in the Campania tanning district, with resources later shared across the wider ecosystem.