Sustainability Through Research & Innovation
The SEIKILO Museum team has participated in and successfully implemented national and EU-funded research projects over the past years. We have a dedicated RDI team with a long experience collaborating with research institutes and universities such as the International Hellenic University, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, and the University of British Columbia (Canada).
Our fields of interest are culture, history, music, 3d technologies, VR & AR technologies, audio engineering, sustainable tourism, and twin (digital & eco-friendly) transition.
RDI team
Research, Development, Innovation
SEIKILO Museum has extensive experience working closely with universities and research institutions to promote innovation, such as the International Hellenic University (IHU), Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), University of British Columbia (UBC, Canada), University of Victoria (UVic, Canada), and more.
Our team has successfully completed several research programs in the past (EU-funded, nationally funded, and self-funded) and has extensive experience in various actions such as “Investment Plans of Innovation” (Operational Program “Central Macedonia 2014-2020”), “Research – Create – Innovate,” “Clusters of Research Excellence -CREs,” et cetera.
We have a dedicated RDI team with experienced researchers in the fields of culture, music, 3d technologies, audio engineering, history, and more.
Our RDI team is led by Nikolaos Koumartzis, D.Phil.
funded by the EU
ARcient Music Exhibition
The ARcient Music Exhibition project aims to develop an AR exhibition, featuring the majority of artifacts exhibited at the SEIKILO Museum — A Unique Exhibition of Ancient Musical Instruments. This initiative will transform SEIKILO’s offerings into an accessible, sustainable, and innovative tourism product.
Objectives:
- Analyze and prepare a fully interactive AR environment.
- Design and develop the AR Pocket Exhibition App, enabling users to explore the museum’s content in their own space and time.
- Communicate the project’s results, conduct thorough testing, and provide operational insights to optimize visitor experiences.
The project is funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Co-funded by the EU
Reconstructing ancient and early musical instruments with 3d technologies
SEIKILO Museum has successfully implemented the research project entitled “Reconstructing ancient and early musical instruments with 3d technologies” (Duration: 01/2021-06/2024), with the use of rapid prototyping and reverse engineering methods. Furthermore, a bilingual state-of-the-art interactive educational material (Greek and English) was developed for mobile devices (smartphones/tablets with Android and iOS), using Augmented and Virtual Reality technology, 3d representation of the musical instruments, modern recordings of ancient musical pieces that survive to this day, along with educational videos (including teaching ancient musical instruments).
The project was run under the Action “Investment Plans of Innovation” (Operational Program “Central Macedonia 2021-2027”), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
funded by the EU
Ancient Music: Digitization & Dissemination
Within the framework of the national initiative “Culture as a Driving Force for Growth” (Action 16293, Greece 2.0), this project focuses on the digital transformation of SEIKILO’s creative activities.
Its aim is the establishment of a permanent, fully equipped film studio dedicated to the documentation and promotion of ancient musical instruments and their living tradition. Through high-quality audiovisual production, this studio will serve as a bridge between research, education, and public engagement, enhancing the global visibility and competitiveness of Greek cultural heritage in the field of ancient music.
Duration: 05/2025 – 12/2025
Funding: The project is implemented with the financial support of the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
(Official Project Data and Description in Greek)
Τίτλος Έργου: Αρχαία Μουσική: Ψηφιοποίηση & Διάδοση
Πρόγραμμα: Χρηματοδότηση για την ενίσχυση του ψηφιακού μετασχηματισμού επιχειρήσεων του κλάδου των Παραστατικών Τεχνών
Δράση 16293: Ο Πολιτισμός ως Κινητήριος Μοχλός Ανάπτυξης», του Εθνικού Σχεδίου Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας Ελλάδα 2.0
Διάρκεια: 05/2025 – 12/2025
Περιγραφή: Το έργο αφορά τη δημιουργία ενός μόνιμου, σύγχρονου και πλήρως εξοπλισμένου κινηματογραφικού στούντιο, το οποίο θα εγκατασταθεί σε νέο χώρο (υπό εκμίσθωση). Το στούντιο θα καλύπτει όλες τις ανάγκες παραγωγής περιεχομένου για την προώθηση των κύριων προϊόντων της εταιρείας – αντίγραφα αρχαίων μουσικών οργάνων – με σκοπό την ενίσχυση της παγκόσμιας ανταγωνιστικότητας.
Χρηματοδότηση: Το έργο υλοποιείται με τη χρηματοδότηση της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης – NextGenerationEU.
Contact our RDI Team
call us
+30 2316019635
+30 6981175235 (Viber)
+30 6981175235 (WhatsApp)
email
info@seikilo.com
in-person
Filippou 5, Thessaloniki