scModules project in H2020

Co-funded by the H2020 program of the European Union Grant Agreement number: 778609 — scMODULES

The scModules project has been selected by the EU to participate in their H2020 program. The goal of the H2020 programme is to ensure that Europe produces world-class science, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering innovation.

The objective of scModules is to identify and explore new opportunities (dissemination, accessibility, new business models, etc.) that can be developed related to super-hi resolution (SHR) digitizations of museum collections.

The project is co-financed by the EU through the H2020 program and by Madpixel, the world’s leading company in super-hi resolution artwork digitization. Madpixel also leads in making digitized art accessible, by means of their Second Canvas solution, an online platform for creating and publishing interactive experiences based on super-hi resolution images.

Throughout the project we will develop, in collaboration with a selection of participating museums and public institutions, different pilot projects that allow us to explore (and reach conclusions) in 3 areas:

Needs identification regarding this type of images, both functional and of other areas; and testing the functionalities that are developed to resolve them.

Research and testing of new models for disseminating/publishing these contents, such as digital expositions and educational uses.

Creation of a shared environment (network), which opens up opportunities for museums to collaborate (and do business as well) with other museums and third parties, based on these types of content.

Needs identification regarding this type of images, both functional and of other areas; and testing the functionalities that are developed to resolve them.

Research and testing of new models for disseminating/publishing these contents, such as digital expositions and educational uses.

Creation of a shared environment (network), which opens up opportunities for museums to collaborate (and do business as well) with other museums and third parties, based on these types of content.

The call primarily targets the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) with special focus on both public and private institutions which manage collections and artistic/cultural heritage. There are also opportunities for other types of actors, such as cities, companies that create educational material, and others that can participate in some of the pilots that are carried out: digital exhibits, etc.

DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE? CONTACT US

If you are a museum or institution that manages the type of content mentioned, besides the experience and know-how that participating in the pilot projects will give you, your institution will benefit from certain unique advantages:

1 day of super-hi resolution digitization

1 day of super-hi resolution digitization,
free of charge.

1 License and Second Canvas App for free

1 free Second Canvas license until July 2019. Second Canvas app publication also included.

Participate in Second Canvas activities

Taking part in digital expositions and other activities that are carried out.

Promotion of your museum and its content

Promotion of your museum and its content, through the communication actions carried out in the project, etc.

Enjoy a beta-testers VIP club account

Chance to try out, before it comes out on the market, the new gigapixel format digitization technology (Madpixel ROB) that will be tested in 2018, as well as the new functionalities that are developed on the platform.

Live Second Canvas community

Be part of a community of museums/professionals sharing their vision and objectives, which may well open up possible collaborations outside the project.

1 day of super-hi resolution digitization

1 day of super-hi resolution digitization,
free of charge.

1 License and Second Canvas App for free

1 free Second Canvas license for the duration of the project. Second Canvas app publication also included.

Participate in Second Canvas activities

Taking part in digital expositions and other activities that are carried out.

Promotion of your museum and its content

Promotion of your museum and its content, through the communication actions carried out in the project, etc.

Enjoy a beta-testers VIP club account

Chance to try out, before it comes out on the market, the new gigapixel format digitization technology (Madpixel ROB) that will be tested in 2018, as well as the new functionalities that are developed on the platform.

Live Second Canvas community

Be part of a community of museums/professionals sharing their vision and objectives, which may well open up possible collaborations outside the project.

There are also interesting opportunities for the other participating actors.

Do you want to participate? Contact us

Participation is by invitation only, and there are a limited number of places. We will be opening specific calls in different regions of Europe (and outside Europe too), but starting now you can contact us directly to get further information and submit an application if you so wish. And check out our FAQs to resolve any questions that may arise regarding participation in the project.

Do you want to participate? Contact us

Please check out our FAQs, where you will find an answer for most of your questions. And of course, we are entirely at your disposal to answer any doubt that may arise about your participation in the project.

Do you want to participate? Contact us