YouRban
Designaustria is inviting design event and festival managers and artistic programme managers in Barcelona to apply for the YouRban open Call 3.
The Call is looking for European performers’ managers able to organise and valorise the Barcelona 10-day event (23 April 2026 – 3 May 2026) by means of artistic performances able to engage the audience, improving the project outreach, and showcasing the YouRban technologies and artifacts.
What we are looking for
- Performances in Barcelona that connect with the audience and make the event lively.
- Creative ways to showcase urban technologies and recycled materials.
- Increase the visibility and impact of the project
- Experience in organising and managing artistic events.
Event Location and Setup
There are two possible spaces in Barcelona for the event:
- Option 1: A public open space (such as a square)
- Option 2: A public enclosed space (securely closed at night)
The final location will be chosen by the YouRban consortium.
Applicants must propose solutions for both options and explain how the two set-ups differ.
Funding and Budget
- Number of projects: 1
- Budget per project: €100,000
- Duration: The initiative includes organising the 10-days event in Barcelona and will run for 2 months in total (including preparation).
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants are companies, associations, or organisations from any EU country.
How to apply
- Submit your proposal via the YouRban Kartu Platform: kartuplatform.eu/auth/register
- Use the official templates provided on the platform.
- Proposals must be in English.
Deadline: Monday, 23 February 2026, 09:30 (Brussels time)
For more detailed information, see the Open Call 3 Guidelines for Applicants here.
If you have any questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
Info Webinars
To help applicants better understand the call objectives, requirements, and application process, the YouRban team will host two online info sessions:
19 January 2026
The first webinar will be held on Mon, 19 January 2026, from 12:00-12:45 CET.
To join the webinar on the Teams platform, click the button below. No registration needed.
12 February 2026
The second webinar will be held on Thu, 12 February 2026, from 12:00-12:45 CET.
To join the webinar on the Teams platform, click the button below. No registration needed.
During the webinars, participants will receive:
- An overview of Open Call 3
- Key information on eligibility, evaluation, and funding
- Guidance on how to apply via the Kartu Platform
- A live Q&A session with the YouRban team
The webinars will be recorded.