New European Bauhaus (NEB)

Overview

The New European Bauhaus Facility supports research and innovation that transforms neighbourhoods and the built environment.

It brings together 3 core values: sustainability, inclusion, and beauty. It also promotes participatory processes, engagement across different levels of society, industry and government, and collaboration between sectors and disciplines.

The 2025 New European Bauhaus Facility Roadmap (PDF) sets out how the Facility will be delivered from 2025 to 2027. It connects the initiative with wider priorities including climate action, circularity, biodiversity, cultural heritage, architecture, design, local democracy and participation.

Projects should involve residents and communities in developing practical solutions for buildings, public spaces and neighbourhoods. They often bring together organisations from research, architecture, design, construction, culture, technology, local government, finance and civil society.

What the New European Bauhaus funds

The New European Bauhaus funds research, testing and demonstration projects that support the sustainable, inclusive and attractive transformation of neighbourhoods.

Calls are organised around 3 main destinations.

Destination 1: Green transformation, social inclusion and local democracy
Supporting neighbourhood transformation through community participation, inclusive design and local decision-making.
Destination 2: Circular and regenerative approaches to the built environment
Developing more sustainable approaches to buildings, construction, renovation, materials and public spaces.
Destination 3: Innovative funding and new business models
Developing investment, ownership and business models that support the long-term transformation of neighbourhoods.

These 3 destinations are set out in the New European Bauhaus Work Programme 2026–2027.

Who this is for

New European Bauhaus funding is mainly for organisations working together in international consortia.

It may be relevant for:

universities and research organisations
architecture, design and planning organisations
construction, engineering and materials businesses
businesses, start-ups and SMEs
housing providers and developers
local and regional authorities
cultural and creative organisations
charities and civil society organisations
community and neighbourhood groups
social enterprises
financial and investment organisations
digital and technology providers
organisations working in health, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Any eligible UK legal entity can apply, including universities, research organisations, businesses, local authorities and community organisations. UK entities may lead consortia or participate in consortia.

The partners and expertise needed will depend on the individual topic. Some calls may require the involvement of residents, communities, public authorities, housing organisations, investors or built-environment professionals and sometimes specific disciplines are listed in this way as part of specific call requirements. Some will cite a certain number of demonstrators in a certain number of Member States and/or Associated Countries or urban, rural and peri-urban environments. Please pay close attention to the call topic specifications for these aspects.

Projects should reflect the New European Bauhaus values and use participatory, multidisciplinary and locally based approaches.

Eligibility

All New European Bauhaus calls are collaborative and must involve at least 3 independent legal entities:

at least one established in an EU Member State
at least 2 others established in different EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries.

Each organisation must be established in a different country.

The UK can participate as a Horizon Europe associated country. Other associated countries may also be eligible, subject to the conditions of the individual call.

Any UK legal entity that meets the conditions of the individual call can apply. This can include:

universities and research organisations
businesses and SMEs
community organisations
local and regional authorities
charities and civil society organisations
Some topics include additional eligibility criteria. These are set out under the
eligibility and admissibility conditions for each topic.

Always check the New European Bauhaus Work Programme 2026–2027 and the individual call conditions before applying.

Check your eligibility for Horizon Europe funding

Next steps

Read the New European Bauhaus Work Programme 2026–2027 (PDF) and the relevant call topic for the latest priorities, eligibility rules, budgets and deadlines.
Read the 2025 New European Bauhaus Facility Roadmap (PDF), and the Council recommendation on the New European Bauhaus for context on the programme and how to plan and prepare your proposal(PDF).
Build or join an eligible international consortium and agree partner roles, activities, responsibilities and costs.
Contact the New European Bauhaus National Contact Point for further guidance and support.

Find current New European Bauhaus calls

Open and upcoming New European Bauhaus calls, official call documents and submission deadlines are listed on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. Please be aware that UK participants may only apply for Horizon Europe NEB calls and not NEB calls listed under other EU programmes where the UK no longer participates e.g. LIFE.

Find and apply for New European Bauhaus calls on EU portal

You can also view current and forthcoming opportunities on the New European Bauhaus website.

To apply for funding through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, you need an EU Login account. If you do not already have one, register for an EU Login account on the EU Funding and Tenders portal.

Your organisation also needs a Participant Identification Code (PIC) to be included as a participant in a funding application and to manage the grant if the application is successful. If your organisation does not yet have one, find out how to register your organisation and get a PIC on the EU Funding and Tenders portal.

Last updated: 14 September 2026