IS HI interactive culture

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania - Rep.Moldova

Date of latest update: 2026-08-06

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Description (EN):

The “IS HI interactive culture” project will contribute to the specific objective 2.3: Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion, and social innovation of Interreg NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova 2021- 2027. The project will invest in the cultural and historical heritage through intense collaboration between the partners on both sides of the border and innovative social-cultural activities in the restored cultural institutions. The partnership between Iasi County Council and Hincesti District Council aims to use the financing opportunity offered by the Programme, based on their expertise in managing local cultural activities individually and jointly. The project partners have identified common solutions for common issues, such as the limited financial allocation of the institutions for investing in heritage sites, the low awareness on heritage values by the population, and the scarce interaction between specialists to create some events/products with cross-border impact. Considering the major role of museums in promoting sustainable tourism, both locally and nationally, supporting their restoration and building capacity is an essential stake. The project's overall objective is to improve the capacity of Iasi County and Hincesti District for the development and management of tourist products in the cross-border area. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 40% of global tourism has a cultural dimension, and the cultural heritage is a key resource for the sustainable development and social cohesion of the communities. The cultural heritage also contributes significantly to creating jobs (on average, 13.1 tourists create one job in Romania) and to the economic growth of the HORECA sector and tourism-related services. In 2018, the Romanian Government declared tourism as a priority sector, a booster of the economic development at local, regional, and national levels. However, less than 20% of the cultural heritage monuments are in good or average preservation status. Therefore, their adequate rehabilitation and restoration is a priority. The rich cultural heritage of Iasi County and Hincesti District can be better enhanced for tourism purposes. The specific objectives of IS HI interactive culture are: - enhancing the specific activities of the cultural site "Mihail Sadoveanu" Museum (The house with a tower) and the architectural site "The Hunting Castle" from Manuc Bey Historical and Architectural Complex, - increasing attractiveness of the local cultural heritage by changing the paradigm to new behaviour and values through cultural and informative activities. Both the cultural objective Sadoveanu Museum in Iasi, and the architectural monument the Hunting Castle in Hincesti, through investment in their physical infrastructure and innovation of cultural activity and cooperation in a cross-border institutional framework, can become important attraction points for culture consumers, contributing to an increase of at least 20% in the number of visitors. After the project implementation, using the information from the guide “New approaches, new public” drafted within the project, two rehabilitated sites will also have a better digital presence, guided tours in several languages, digital tours, documentaries, and tour packages for neighbouring destinations. The tourists and the local communities will be the main beneficiaries of the project's results, along with the local authorities and the cultural institutions. The outputs and deliverables of the project will be used by the project partners and the associated institutions after the project implementation, ensuring a lasting effect on the cross-border area and the target groups. The project’s solution directly addresses the needs of the target groups and the final beneficiaries by rehabilitating the cultural heritage monuments on both sides of the border, bringing positive changes to these needs in the medium and long term.

Actual Achievements (EN):

In the reference period, the two partners started the necessary activities for the project implementation. Thus, decisions related to project management were issued for both partners. The Lead Partner sent an advance payment request to the MA, stipulating the amount and the bank account. After receiving the advance payment, the Lead partner transferred the corresponding amounts of the Grant to the Partner. A joint meeting was organised in Iasi to introduce the PIU members and establish the further steps for a successful implementation of the project. The Lead Partner, Iasi County Council implemented or started the following activities: Activities related to project management: Iasi County communicated the financing contract and annexes to the partner, the communication procedures and the delegated persons for the registration of information in JEMS were established. The members in the two units of project implementation were nominated. Iasi County Council designated the PIU members by Decision no. 306/26.05.2025. The members have the necessary experience and skills to successfully implement the project. They are employees of the County Council and one representative of Iasi National Museum of Romanian Literature as scientific advisor. Steps have been taken to obtain the advance payment. The project activities were initiated, namely the information and publicity activity and the public procurement of technical-economic documentation development services for the restoration and rehabilitation of the M Sadoveanu Museum. The Partner – Hincesti District Council initiated the necessary activities. The project was registered on the platform for managing external assistance under no. 872111265936 and the request for inclusion as beneficiaries of the provisions of Government Decision no. 246 of 08.04.2010 was submitted, in the annex to the request to the State Chancellery of the Republic of Moldova regarding the application of tax and customs facilities related to the implementation of ongoing technical and investment assistance projects, which fall under the incidence of international treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a party. Thus, on 17.07.2025 in the Official Monitor of the Republic of Moldova the project was included in the annex to Government Decision no. 246 of 08.04.2010, This fact offered the opportunity to start the procurement procedures according to the action plan, budget and procurement. Thus, procedures were initiated and carried out for: - participation in organizing the first joint working meeting between the project teams from Hincesti and Iași. - procurement of services for verifying expenses incurred within the project, - procurement of services for organizing the project launch event in Hincesti, Republic of Moldova. The Project Implementation Team of Partner 2 (PP2) was established in a timely manner and is part of the Hincesti District Council staff. All project team members (5 people) have been designated. No external experts have been contracted. The work experience, education and skills of the project team members correspond to the requirements of the Job Descriptions included in the Grant Agreement, which allows Hincesti District Council to rely on its own human resources in the management and implementation of the project. At the same time, during this period, the Technical Project of the Hunting Castle was developed and updated by the designer, transmitted and presented to the Council of Historical Monuments of the Ministry of Culture for approval, as well as the cost estimates and specifications. The construction permit will be requested and the procurement procedure for restoration works, and technical supervision services will be launched. From the start date of the project implementation, the two partners started the necessary activities for the project implementation. Thus, decisions related to project management were issued for both partners. The Lead Partner sent an advance payment request to the MA, stipulating the amount and the bank account. After receiving the advance payment, the Lead partner transferred the corresponding amounts of the Grant to the Partner. A joint meeting was organised in Iasi to introduce the PIU members and establish the further steps for a successful implementation of the project. The Lead Partner, Iasi County Council implemented or started the following activities: - Activities related to project management: the members in the two units of project implementation were nominated. Iasi County Council designated the PIU members by Decision no. 306/26.05.2025 and steps have been taken to obtain the advance payment. - The project activities were initiated, namely the information and publicity activity and the public procurement of technical-economic documentation development services for the restoration and rehabilitation of the M Sadoveanu Museum. The Partner – Hincesti District Council initiated the necessary activities. Thus, procedures were initiated and carried out for: - participation in organizing the first joint working meeting between the project teams from Hincesti and Iași. - procurement of services for verifying expenses incurred within the project, - procurement of services for organizing the project launch event in Hincesti, Republic of Moldova. The Project Implementation Team of Partner 2 (PP2) was established in a timely manner and is part of the Hincesti District Council staff. All project team members (5 people) have been designated. No external experts have been contracted. The work experience, education and skills of the project team members correspond to the requirements of the Job Descriptions included in the Grant Agreement, which allows Hincesti District Council to rely on its own human resources in the management and implementation of the project. At the same time, during this period, the Technical Project of the Hunting Castle was developed and updated by the designer, transmitted and presented to the Council of Historical Monuments of the Ministry of Culture for approval, as well as the cost estimates and specifications. In period 2, the following activities were implemented or started: - modification and completion of the technical documentation related to the investment objective Museum M. Sadoveanu with field investigations. The approval of the Zonal Commission for Monuments was obtained. Subsequently, the steps were made for the approval of the documentation in the plenum of the Iasi County Council and the allocation of funds for the technical documentation necessary to obtain the building permit. - Technical design of the works of the Hunting Castle of the Manuc-Bey Complex, (finalization, updating of existing project documentation, approval and verification of additionally developed project documentation). At the same time, the construction permit was obtained, as well as other documents related to the aspect of starting the actual works. - Preparation of the procurement file and launch of the procurement of works for the execution of the deep development and restoration works of the Hunting Castle of the Manuc-Bey Complex, deadline for submitting offers is 17.03.2026. - procurement of services, procurement of Archaeological profile, Activity 1.6.5 - completion of the procurement procedure for information and publicity services for LP1. - activities related to project management: communication with PP2 and submission of Notifications No. 2 and 3.

Project outputs: Cultural and tourism sites supported(EN)
Organisations cooperating acros borders(EN)
Guide "New approaches, new public"(EN)

Thematic information

Cultural heritage and arts Tourism Community integration and common identity

Priority: (VI-A_Ro-Mo_2) Social Development across Borders

Priority specific objective: RSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights

Type of intervention: 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural services

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Judetul Iasi - Consiliul judetean Iasi

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 912869911

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4540712

Address: Bld Sfan cel Mare si Sfant, 700075 Iasi, Romania

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.icc.ro

Total budget: EUR 847 175.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 762 457.50

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 84 717.50

Consiliul Raional Hîncești

Name: Consiliul Raional Hîncești

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 880191775

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NA | 1010601000070

Address: MIHALCEA HÎNCU, MD-3401 Hincesti, Moldova

Department address: MIHALCEA HÎNCU, MD-3401 Hincesti, Moldova

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://hincesti.md

Total budget: EUR 814 267.53

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 732 840.77

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 81 426.76

Contractors:

Name: „Novomar Grup” SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1016605000933,
Name: SRL „Ama Architects Studio”
VAT registration or tax identification number: -
Name: SC „Tegor-Geo” SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1006605001261
Name: IP RCN „Orheiul Vechi”
VAT registration or tax identification number: -/10076010000746
Name: SRL „Moldauditing!
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0500392/1003600029218
Name: IP RCN „Orheiul Vechi”
VAT registration or tax identification number: -/10076010000746
Name: SRL „Geo-Metria Consult”
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1020600000708
Name: SRL „Lume Studio”
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1025605005080

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Summary

Project name (EN): IS HI interactive culture

Project acronym: IS HI interactiv culture

Project ID: ROMD00461

Project start date: 2025-06-25

Project end date: 2027-06-24

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Restoration of Iasi Vasile Pogor Museum (EN) | The proposed project is in synergy with the project Restoration of Iasi Vasile Pogor Museum, financed by ROP 2014-2020. Both projects aim at sustainably enhancing the cultural heritage as boost factor of local development.
Both projects have in common the following goals:
- restoring, protecting and preserving the museum buildings
- enhancing the restored heritage at European standards;
- increasing the number of visitors at the restored heritage site (EN), Restoration of Iasi St. Hierarch Dosoftei the Metropolitane Museum (EN) | The proposed project is in synergy with the project Restoration of Iasi St. Hierarch Dosoftei the Metropolitane Museum, financed by ROP 2014-2020. Both projects aim at sustainably enhancing the cultural heritage as boost factor of local development.
Both projects have in common the following goals:
- restoring, protecting and preserving the museum buildings
- enhancing the restored heritage at European standards;
- increasing the number of visitors at the restored heritage site. (EN), Consolidation, refunctionalisation and attic restoration of the historical monument building – 6, V. Alecsandri Street, Iasi (EN) | The proposed project is in synergy with the project Consolidation, refunctionalisation and attic restoration of the historical monument building - 6, V. Alecsandri Street, Iasi, financed by ROP 2014-2020. Both projects aim at sustainably enhancing the cultural heritage as boost factor of local development.
Both projects have in common the following goals:
- restoring, protecting and preserving the museum buildings
- enhancing the restored heritage at European standards;
- increasing the number of visitors at the restored heritage site. (EN), Restoration of Iasi „Nicolae Gane” Museum (EN) | The proposed project is in synergy with the project Restoration of Iasi Nicolae Gane Museum, financed by ROP 2014-2020. Both projects aim at sustainably enhancing the cultural heritage as boost factor of local development.
Both projects have in common the following goals:
- restoring, protecting and preserving the museum buildings
- enhancing the restored heritage at European standards;
- increasing the number of visitors at the restored heritage site. (EN), Traveller on Cultural Meridians (EN) | The proposed project is in synergy with the project Traveller on Cultural Meridians, implemented by Iasi County Council in partnership with Falesti District Council, financed by the Joint Operational Programme Romania-Republic of Moldova 2014-2020. Both projects aim at sustainably enhancing the cultural heritage as boost factor of local development.
Both projects have in common the following goals:
- restoring, protecting and preserving the museum buildings
- enhancing the restored heritage at European standards;
- increasing the number of visitors at the restored heritage site. (EN), Developing cross border tourism by promoting the Mansion of Manuc Bey, Elena Ioan Cuza Mortuary Complex and the Blesciunov Mansion (EN) | The proposed project is in synergy with the project Developing cross border tourism by promoting the Mansion of Manuc Bey, Elena Ioan Cuza Mortuary Complex and the Blesciunov Mansion, developed in partnership by Hincesti District Council, Vaslui Council and Odessa Region, financed by the Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova 2007-2013. The general objective of the project is represented by the improvement of the economic and social situation of the cross-border region by increasing the contribution of the tourism sector to the regional economy and developing sustainable capitalization opportunities within the Hincesti, Vaslui and Odessa Region. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 661 442.53

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 495 298.27

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 90.00%

Co-financing sources:

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Infrastructure investments:

I1.2 - Restoration of Hunting Castle - EUR 705 000.00 - country: Moldova (MD), town: Hincesti, street: Mitropolit Varlaam, 51, postal_code: Md-3401, Hîncești (MD0H), Hîncești (MD0H0)
I1.1 - Restoration and rehabilitation of the museum - EUR 790 000.00 - country: România (RO), town: Iasi, street: Aleea Mihail Sadoveanu, 12, postal_code: 700490, Nord-Est (RO21), Iaşi (RO213)

Deliverables:

Service contract for the elaboration of
technical-economical documentation - Feasibility
Study
Feasibility study
Service contract for technical design and technical assistance
Technical design
Building permit
Technical assistance services during the works execution
Service contract for site supervision
Site supervision services
Contract for the rehabilitation and restoration works execution
Rehabilitated historical monument building M. Sadoveanu Museum
Supply contract for special endowments at M. Sadoveanu Museum
Special endowments for disabled people
Contract and procurement documentation for works HN
Contract and procurement documentation for site supervision HN
Contract and procurement documentation for organization of information events HN
Contract and procurement documentation for visibility materials HN
Contract and procurement documentation for supplies for the project team HN
Contract and procurement documentation for equipment for the project team HN
Contract and procurement documentation for organization of the cultural events in HN
Topographic study.
Geological engineering study.
Feasibility study.
Technical design of works.
Construction authorization and required permissions
Order to commence the works
Minutes of handover of the site to the Contractor
Minutes of the actual start of the works
Carrying out the restoration and consolidation of the Hunting Castle
Supervision of works
Acceptance on accomplishment of performed works
Service contract for the
organisation of the event
Cultural event Treasure Hunt
Service contract for information and publicity
Information and publicity services for the project
Consultancy services contract
Guide New approaches, new public
Service contract for the organisation of the event
Photos of the event
Video of the event
The list of participants

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyDanubeRegion The area of the Interreg Next programme is covered by the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), which includes 14 countries along the Danube, including Romania and Moldova, hence the proposed project area.
The proposed project corresponds to Priority Action 3 Culture and tourism, from people to people, respectively contributes to ensuring the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage and natural values by developing networks of museums and increasing the number of visitors in the Danube region.
SeaBasinStrategyBlackSea The proposed project fits Goal II: A competitive, innovative and sustainable blue economy for the Black Sea, Priority 1: Foster innovative business models, stimulate research and innovation, and sustainable growth and up-to-date jobs. Actions: 5) Tourism. Promote all kinds of tourism - leisure and business, as well as synergies between inland, coastal and maritime tourism, between sun-related, leisure and sport-related and cultural tourism. Promote cultural itineraries and the development of the cultural dimension of tourism. Support the development of the “Black Sea cuisine” brand.
Other EU WORK PLAN FOR CULTURE 2023-2026 - The project creates synergies with at least the following areas of the European Plan: - Artists and cultural professionals: strengthening the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors – The project proposes the rehabilitation of two cultural objectives, where cultural events will be organized that will create an environment that ensures fair working conditions for all cultural and creative professionals, so that more voices within this independent and dynamic sector can be heard.
- Culture for People: increasing cultural participation and the role of culture in society – The project will contribute to the development of the role of two cultural institutions in the programme area. Cultural institutions play a key role in strengthening democracy and social welfare by reaching out to the whole community, ensuring affordable or free access to knowledge and information in full respect of intellectual property rights, improving media literacy, creating common ground for dialogue and debate, and thus by strengthening social integration and community engagement and ultimately helping to tackle disinformation, hate speech and fake news.
Other Development Strategy of Iasi County 2021-2027 - The project proposal falls under Priority 1 - Development of a competitive economy, Development Direction 1.3.Development of sustainable tourism, cultural sector and creative industries in connection with the valorization of cultural heritage.
Other THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE HINCESTI DISTRICT 2021-2027.
The project can be found in the Action Plan of the Strategy, the name „Restoration of the Hunting Castle”, STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4: EDUCATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND INCREASE VISIBILITY. OF THE SECTOR, domain 3: Remediation and modernization of infrastructure and tourist destination objects. During the years 2013-2020, 2 important projects were carried out to rehabilitate the buildings within the complex, which demonstrate the seriousness of the authorities, but also the ability to attract financial resources. We mention that the rehabilitation of this complex is still positioned at the top of the Action Plan of the future strategy, revealing the importance of this heritage object, which the district authorities see for the development of the district's tourism and economic fields, as a whole.
Other Strategy „Europe 2020” - The Europe 2020 strategy emphasizes smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as a way to overcome the structural weaknesses in Europe's economy, improve its competitiveness and productivity and underpin a sustainable social market economy.
The present action will contribute for Flagship Initiative proposed by the Strategy: "An industrial policy for the globalization era", namely – To enhance the competitiveness of the European tourism sector.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 077 - Number of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:

Delivered output indicator(s):

(RCO87) Organisations cooperating across borders: 2.0

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:
RCR 077 - Visitors of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania - Rep.Moldova

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2026-08

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95 / 95 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

241 / 241 (100%)

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