The ILUCIDARE Toolkit focuses on promoting heritage-led innovation and international cooperation through collaborative activities. It establishes an international network of experts to contribute to the EU’s strategy for international cultural relations and research innovation. The toolkit emphasizes the use of cultural heritage as a basis for diverse innovations, including new techniques and services. It provides frameworks and examples of how heritage can be utilized innovatively during crises, aiming to create opportunities for inclusive, participatory collaborations. The toolkit also highlights the significance of transnational approaches to heritage, encouraging dialogue and storytelling to address societal challenges and improve cultural heritage practices.