E-RIHS Becomes a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC)

As of March 28, 2025, the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS) has officially gained the status of ERIC, reinforcing its position in the European and global heritage science landscape.

Italy is the host country of E-RIHS ERIC, supported by the Ministry of University and Research and the National Research Council. The E-RIHS Central Hub is based in Florence, thanks to the contribution of Fondazione CR Firenze, which has made available spaces at the regenerated historical industrial site of Manifattura Tabacchi.   

From this headquarters, E-RIHS coordinates the operational activities among its 11 founding members – Cyprus, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and the United Kingdom – and is set to welcome the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) as a permanent observer.   

Through its services, facilities, and training programmes like the HS Academy, E-RIHS supports researchers across Europe. ERIC status ensures long-term sustainability and unlocks new opportunities for international cooperation.

For more information, please visit the page here: www.e-rihs.eu.