Network

Some flagship initiatives

A selection of our most successful and innovative projects that impressively demonstrate our expertise and passion.

Time Machine Organisation

The international alliance for cooperation between science, technology and industry in the digital transformation of cultural heritage was founded in 2019, and Dr Thomas Aigner was one of its distinctive founding fathers. With more than 700 member institutions it is one of the largest networks of its kind worldwide.

ICARUS - International Centre of Archival Research

Born out of the Monasterium project, a nucleus of 60 institutions with its founding president Dr. Thomas Aigner started in 2008 to promote international cooperation between archives in Europe and abroad. The ICARUS family has continued to grow and now includes around 200 institutions from all over the world.

Matricula

Invented and founded in 2009 as an open and freely accessible platform for birth, marriage and death records in Lower Austria, it has grown into one of the largest non-profit resources of its kind, with more than 60 million images from several European countries.

Monasterium

Founded in 2002 as a platform for Lower Austrian parchments from the Middle Ages, it has grown to become the world’s largest resource for medieval charters, currently offering around 800,000 documents from all over the world.

Current project participations

Find out more about the exciting projects we are currently involved, which demonstrate our continuous development and commitment to outstanding results.

Common European Data Space of Cultural Heritage

The common European data space for cultural heritage is a European Union flagship to accelerate the digital transformation of the cultural heritage sector. It comprises cutting-edge infrastructure, a vibrant community and a suite of products, frameworks and tools which facilitate the open and trustworthy sharing of heritage data across Europe. It empowers the sector through capacity-building opportunities and supports digital strategies for cultural heritage in Europe.

ARCHE - Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe

The project will develop a pan European framework for a holistic approach to cultural heritage research and innovation, by creating the Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe (ARCHE), a spearheading coordination network of researchers, innovators, heritage professionals, institutional bodies and citizens. The objective is to engage all cultural heritage actors in Member States / Associated Countries in the co-design of research and innovation strategies and roadmaps that lead to research and innovation initiatives requiring multidisciplinary approaches and skills.

EIT - Culture and Creativity

EIT Culture & Creativity aims to fundamentally change the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) towards new understandings of competitiveness, sustainable economic growth coupled with positive social and environmental impacts.
EIT Culture & Creativity aims to radically transform CCSI value networks and ecosystems to ensure they are at the same time competitive, innovative, financially sustainable, while meeting the ambitious targets of climate neutrality and high standards for social responsibility. This includes providing fair and decent working conditions for creatives and cultural workers, while guaranteeing diversity and inclusion.

Our Trusted Partners

Our partners come from diverse areas of cultural heritage,
bringing together a broad range of expertise and professional experience.

Historic Records

Historic Records Limited is a British-based company providing digitisation services, transcription of handwritten or printed text using both AI and humans, and the licensing of digitised content. We also offer access to hundreds of our own archival collections under licence. Our team has more than 30 years' experience of working with archives, museums and the private sector to bring their historic records to life.

Greyscale

Greyscale Ltd is a UK-based specialist in archival digitisation and digital preservation. Working with archives, libraries, museums, and cultural heritage institutions, the company transforms historical collections into accessible digital resources through high-quality imaging, AI-assisted data extraction, and expert digitisation services.

Arcanum

Arcanum Adatbázis Kft. is Central Europe’s premier mass-digitization provider. Founded in 1989, the company preserves cultural heritage by converting tens of millions of historical documents, periodicals, and maps into searchable digital databases. By combining advanced AI with historical expertise, it makes vast archives accessible to institutions and researchers worldwide.

ICARUS

ICARUS Archival Research non-profit GmbH is the operational arm of the International Centre for Archival Research. It develops digital platforms such as Monasterium, Matricula and Topotheque, coordinates international digitisation and research projects, and provides technical and consulting services to archives and cultural heritage institutions.

SIPEK Restaurierung

SIPEK Restaurierung is an Austrian conservation practice specialising in the preservation of architectural heritage, with expertise in wall paintings, historic buildings, and architectural surfaces. Combining decades of experience with research and innovation, the company provides conservation, restoration, consultancy, and planning services for heritage projects in Austria and internationally.

Mariazell im Wienerwald

Mariazell im Wienerwald Non-Profit Cultural Operations Ltd. supports the preservation and sustainable use of the historic heritage of Mariazell im Wienerwald. It coordinates restoration and conservation projects, manages cultural sites and events, and develops partnerships that promote public engagement, cultural tourism, and community participation.