Let’s collaborate!

LanguageMap.eu is the first foundation of a mapping effort for the languages of Europe – but more work can be done to make this database more comprehensive, more accurate and, overall, more useful.

To this end, we heartily welcome opportunities for collaboration.

If you are currently preparing a proposal for the “Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe” call (HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-06, Deadline: 23/9/2026), we would like to offer our support as a partner. Our expertise directly addresses the following expected outcome defined in the call text:

"Maps and visual presentations showing the linguistic diversity in Europe are available, including a variety of existing languages (regional and minority languages, indigenous languages, low resources languages etc.) and offering suited terminology and explanations."

MINDS & SPARKS, a research and innovation organisation based in Vienna, Austria, is the entity behind LanguageMap.eu. We conducted the research, data aggregation, and technical implementation of the platform. We are eager to join your consortium to contribute our specialised knowledge of mapping and visualising European linguistic diversity.

A detailed overview of our work and technical capabilities can be found in our
MINDS & SPARKS Organisation Presentation.

Why Include LanguageMap.eu?

As only two proposals will be funded under this call, LanguageMap.eu offers tailored upgrade packages to maximise the impact of your project. Including us will strengthen your proposal, as the European Commission specifically requires ‘maps and visual presentations showing linguistic diversity’—the core competency of our platform.

LanguageMap.eu can be expanded in three key areas:

Scientifically

data depth and linguistic research

Technologically

platform architecture and integration

Feature-based

user tools and interactive components

We have outlined specific expansion ideas in the section below the graph. Furthermore, depending on your proposal’s unique concept, we can develop entirely new applications or bespoke mapping components.

Proven Track Record

LanguageMap.eu has been presented to EC Policy Officers, who strongly advised further development and extension through upcoming initiatives. Notably, the topic of the RISE UP project (HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-01-01), under which LanguageMap.eu was established, is explicitly mentioned in the current call.

Next Steps

The interdisciplinary team at MINDS & SPARKS is ready to join your consortium and lead a work package on map research and development (or similar).

If you are preparing a proposal or are part of an existing consortium and wish to involve us, please contact us at: contact@mindsandsparks.org

Please include a brief overview of your project and the current consortium partners. We will then arrange a call to discuss how we can best contribute to your success.

Roadmap

Scientific
Expansions

Geography

Expand to encompass new regions, historical regions, etc.

Linguistics

Expand to encompass new languages and language groups (e.g. immigrant languages)

Descriptions

Expand to encompass more in-depth profiles of individual languages, communities or regions, as well as regional legal and educational support

Academic Quality

Expand to encompass more well-researched papers and essays on trustworthiness of sources, local perspectives, etc.

Sources

Expand to encompass reference data from a larger number of sources

Technological
Expansions

Heatmaps

Provide geographical, linguistic, legal, educational, endangerment, etc. heatmaps to showcase areas of concentration on map

Statistical Analysis

Provide deeper insight into how certain data sets relate to another; ability to track changes and trends

Improved Filtering

Provide even more granular multi-criteria filtering system to reach specific intersections of multiple variables

Easy Downloads / Citation

Provide automatic generators for citations, print-ready reports for selected data groups, and visual dynamic infographics

Dedicated Dashboards

Provide accessible dashboard for colour-blind users, and dedicated dashboards highlighting sign languages and endangered languages

Additional
Features

Gamification

Include educational mini games, increasing active engagement with the available data and long-term memory retention

Learning / Education

Include compact educational courses on different topic areas, potentially connected with certification

Forum / Advisors / Experts

Include list of and connect with active European language researchers and institutions, local communities and experts; resources, courses, societies, etc.

Stay Updated!

Include newsletter and account creation with possibility of being informed about changes to particular language updates, legislature changes, etc.

Get Involved!

Include relevant third-party projects, events, guides on legal linguistic rights and advocacy, opportunities for volunteering and linguistic data submission

Collaboration