New European Bauhaus 2026 Call Opens: €101 Million for Neighbourhood Transformation

The European Commission has launched a new round of funding under the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility, inviting projects that develop innovative solutions for transforming neighbourhoods across Europe. The call is part of the Horizon Europe 2026–27 work programme and focuses on research and innovation that bring together sustainability, inclusion and quality of life.

With a total budget of approximately €101 million, the 2026 call supports projects that help address pressing challenges such as the housing crisis by combining affordability, sustainability and aesthetics. The initiative emphasises the role of design, architecture, and interdisciplinary collaboration in creating better living environments.

Key Focus Areas

Projects are invited to apply under three main themes:

• Connecting the green transition, social inclusion and local democracy
• Circular and regenerative approaches for the built environment
• Innovative funding and new business models for neighbourhood transformation

These priorities reflect the NEB’s broader ambition to rethink how neighbourhoods are designed, built and managed—placing people, communities and environmental impact at the centre.

Who Should Apply

The call is particularly relevant for:

• designers and architects
• urban planners and city authorities
• researchers and innovation organisations
• social innovators and creative sector actors

Strong proposals are expected to combine different disciplines and demonstrate how design can contribute to systemic change.

Timeline and How to Apply

The deadline for applications is 1 December 2026. Full details, including the call text and application documents, are available via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal under reference HORIZON-NEB-2026-01.

Visit the official website for the info session recording and presentation.

Information About the Calls: new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/funding/currently-open-and-forthcoming-calls_en

More Information: new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/funding/new-european-bauhaus-facility_en