January 2025 marks an exciting milestone for cultural heritage and sustainability in Europe.
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of SIMIACCI – Sustainable Intelligent Management of Indoor Air Quality for the Culture and Creative Industries, a four-year Horizon Europe project dedicated to transforming how Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAMs) manage indoor air quality.

Why SIMIACCI?

Preserving cultural heritage requires precise control of indoor environments. GLAMs consume significant energy to regulate pollutants such as VOCs, NOx, H₂S, and humidity levels. Traditional solutions often lack efficiency and sustainability. SIMIACCI addresses this challenge head-on by introducing innovative, climate-friendly technologies that protect artifacts while reducing energy consumption.

Kick-off in Lisbon

The project officially started on January 1, 2025, and celebrated its kick-off at the National Coach Museum in Lisbon on January 23–24. Hosted by IST ID, the project coordinator, this two-day event gathered 15 partners from across Europe to align on goals, share insights, and plan the roadmap for the next four years.

Our Vision

SIMIACCI aims to:

• Develop advanced materials (Metal Organic Frameworks) to capture harmful pollutants.
• Create predictive models and sensors for real-time contaminant monitoring and conservation recommendations.
• Design modular systems that balance technical performance and environmental impact.
• Introduce new business models combining technology and sustainability, backed by economic and social analysis.

Impact Across Europe

Over the project’s lifetime, 20 prototypes will be deployed in 7 GLAMs across Europe, including:

• Det Kgl. Bibliotek (Denmark)
• Narodniho Technickeho Muzea (Czechia)
• Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle (France)
• Museus e Monumentos de Portugal EPE (Portugal)
• Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart (Germany)
• Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik (Germany)

These demonstrations aim to reduce energy demand by 30–50% and extend artifact conservation time, setting new standards for sustainable practices.

Engaging Communities

Through dedicated exhibitions reaching 30,000 visitors, SIMIACCI will inspire climate action across GLAMs and beyond. The creation of the SIMIACCI label will further consolidate leadership in sustainability within the cultural sector.

Join the Journey

SIMIACCI is a collaborative effort involving leading academic researchers, deep-tech SMEs, large companies, and cultural associations.
Stay connected for updates and events:
📧 simiacci.project@gmail.com
🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn: @SIMIACCI