From 15 to 17 April partners of the MetaHeritage Project gathered in Bologna for their third in-person consortium meeting, marking an important milestone in advancing interregional collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
Hosted at The Social Hub, the meeting brought together a diverse group of partners from across Europe to review progress, align on next steps, and further develop the project’s business cases and innovation ecosystems.
Strengthening collaboration across region
The consortium meeting focused on assessing progress across work packages and shaping the next phase of implementation. Discussions highlighted the growing momentum of MetaHeritage in connecting cultural heritage, tourism, and emerging technologies to create new value chains across regions.
Beyond internal sessions, the meeting also emphasised the importance of engaging regional stakeholders, ensuring that project outcomes are closely aligned with real-world needs and opportunities.
From strategy to stakeholder engagement
The Bologna meeting was complemented by dedicated stakeholder activities, fostering dialogue between research institutions, public authorities, SMEs, and industry actors.
These exchanges showcased how MetaHeritage translates strategic objectives into practical, scalable solutions, particularly in areas such as:
- Smart specialisation strategies (S3)
- Regional innovation ecosystems
- SME involvement and business case development
Looking ahead
The meeting reaffirmed the strength of the MetaHeritage network as a collaborative platform for innovation-driven heritage development.
As the project moves forward, the focus will be on scaling solutions, strengthening interregional cooperation, and delivering tangible impact across participating regions.
Learn more
During the meeting the MetaHeritage consortium successfully hosted two high-level stakeholder events in Bologna and Imola, bringing together experts from across Europe to explore how cultural heritage, innovation, and industry can jointly drive sustainable regional development. You can read the entire press release below.