Europeana PRO

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Europeana PRO provides expertise, tools and services for the digital transformation of the cultural heritage sector.

Target Customer

Cultural heritage professionals and institutions in Europe (e.g., museums, libraries, archives) seeking to modernize and expand access to digital cultural heritage.

Key Differentiator

At the heart of the common European data space for cultural heritage; offers integrated technology, capacity building, advocacy, and audience-facing strategies across a Europe-wide network.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Fragmented digital heritage data and the need for standardized, shareable formats
2Limited digital skills and capacity within institutions to transform workflows and engage audiences
3Need for sustainable, collaborative approaches to digital transformation and governance across Europe

Key Features

1Europeana APIs for building applications from Europeana’s collections
2Europeana Pro platform and resources for showcasing, sharing and using digital heritage
3Europeana Academy training to build digital skills in cultural heritage professionals
4Projects, partnerships and events to foster collaboration across Europe
5Policy guidance and advocacy to support openness, transparency and reuse

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Increased access to and reuse of Europe’s digital cultural heritage by educators, researchers, creatives and the public
2Built digital skills and practice within cultural heritage institutions
3Cross-border collaboration and partnerships that drive innovation in the sector

Competitive Advantages

1EU-backed initiative and central role in the European data space for cultural heritage
2Access to a large, diverse set of data from thousands of providers across Europe (over 55 million objects as of 2024)
3Networked ecosystem including ENA, Aggregators’ Forum, and multiple projects and events
4Combination of technology (APIs), capacity building (training), and policy advocacy in one offering

Key Benefits

1Access to APIs and data to build applications and services

2Training and capacity-building for digital skills

3Cross-border collaboration and partnerships within Europe

4Improved ability to share, explore and reuse cultural heritage data

5Supportive ecosystem aligned with EU data space initiatives

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A platform offering expertise, tools and policies to support digital transformation of the cultural heritage sector; includes training via Europeana Academy, APIs, and capacity-building resources.

Target Market

Cultural heritage institutions and professionals across Europe (museums, libraries, archives, educators, researchers, creatives).

Unique Value Proposition

Europeana PRO integrates EU-backed policy guidance, a vast cross-border data ecosystem, and practical tools (APIs, training) to accelerate digital transformation in cultural heritage.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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