About
It is a publicly governed entity located in the region of Extremadura, Spain. Its mission is to enhance the social and economic impact of science and technology by supporting and promoting scientific and technological development, and by maximizing the value of research and innovation outcomes. FUNDECYT-PCTEX plays a key role in:
• Promoting international projects,
• Identifying and translating emerging trends to drive regional progress,
• Operating as an innovation and digitalization agency,
• Acting as a public policy lab for innovation or
• Hosting and accelerating technology-based companies within its Science and Technology Park.
Destination: Innovative Research on European Cultural Heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-02: Boosting creative startups for disruptive innovationHORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-07: Preventing and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural goodsHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-01: Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystemHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03: Crafting routes to a circular economyHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04: Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-beingHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06: Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourismHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-08: Safeguarding & transmission of intangible cultural heritage
Destination: Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04: The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental healthHORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06: Making Europe a global magnet for talent - Attracting and retaining students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EUHORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10: Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EUHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01: Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings
Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09: Lifelong learning of citizenship education and citizen participationHORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10: Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience