Connect NEB & Co-create NEB
Open Call 2027

Funding local ideas. Transforming neighbourhoods.

 The EIT Community New European Bauhaus invites organisations from across Europe to submit proposals to the Connect NEB & Co-create NEB 2027 Open Call, supporting local ideas and neighbourhood transformation inspired by the New European Bauhaus. 

The call offers two complementary funding opportunities for organisations creating more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful places across Europe. 

Whether applicants are testing new community-led approaches or delivering public space transformation in partnership with public authorities, Connect NEB  and Co-create NEB  support local actors in bringing the New European Bauhaus to life. 

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Download factsheet
Download call manual
Application Guidelines (Connect NEB)
Application Guidelines (Co-Create NEB) 

About the New European Bauhaus and this call

The New European Bauhaus is an EU initiative that connects the European Green Deal with everyday life, supporting the creation of places that are sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. 

 The EIT Community New European Bauhaus led by EIT Urban Mobility in collaboration with EIT Food and Climate KIC supports local innovation, citizen engagement, entrepreneurship and place-based transformation across Europe.  

Through this open call, the EIT Community NEB aims to support two complementary types of local impact: 

Connect NEB supports community-led initiatives to test new ideas, activate local communities, and experiment with participatory approaches, living labs and new forms of governance inspired by the New European Bauhaus. 

Co-create NEB  supports partnerships between communities, municipalities and other local actors to deliver visible, place-based transformation in public spaces. 

Together, the two calls help bring the New European Bauhaus to life by supporting local actors to move from ideas and participation to implementation and long-term impact.  

*Previous knowledge of the New European Bauhaus is not required. Throughout the programme, selected projects will receive support to better understand and integrate NEB values and approaches into their work. 

Which programme is right for you?

Connect NEB

For community-led initiatives experimenting with new ways of improving their neighbourhoods through participation, co-design, living labs, and local action. 

Connect NEB supports organisations rooted in their communities that want to explore new ideas, strengthen participation and prototype innovative approaches inspired by the New European Bauhaus. 

Funding 

  • Grant: up to €15,300  
  • Co-funding: €2,700  
  • Total project budget: €18,000  
  • One beneficiary  

Ideal for 

  • Community organisations & associations 
  • Citizen-led initiatives  
  • NGOs  
  • Social innovators  
  • Artists and designers  
  • SMEs  
  • Research groups  

We are looking for projects that… 

  • are embedded in and activate local communities  
  • test new ideas and methods  
  • prototype new forms of participation and governance  
  • establish living labs  
  • strengthen community ownership  
  • improve quality of life through NEB values  

Co-create NEB

 For partnerships delivering place-based transformation of neighbourhood public spaces through community participation and municipal collaboration. 

Co-create NEB supports local partnerships that bring together communities, municipalities and other organisations to deliver visible improvements in neighbourhoods and public spaces. 

Funding 

  • Grant: up to €49,300  
  • Co-funding: €8,700  
  • Total project budget: €58,000  
  • Consortium of 2–4 partners  
  • At least one municipality, region or affiliated entity  

Ideal for 

  • Municipalities  
  • Public authorities  
  • NGOs  
  • Universities  
  • SMEs  
  • Community organisations  
  • Multi-sector partnerships  

We are looking for projects that… 

  • transform neighbourhoods and public spaces  
  • strengthen collaboration between communities and municipalities  
  • implement place-based solutions  
  • contribute to local strategies  
  • create lasting local impact  

Timeline

What selected projects receive

Funding is only the beginning. 

Successful applicants become part of the wider EIT Community New European Bauhaus ecosystem and receive support throughout the implementation of their project. 

Selected projects benefit from: 

  • Dedicated onboarding and kick-off sessions  
  • Capacity-building workshops  
  • Peer learning with projects across Europe  
  • Access to the wider EIT Community NEB network  
  • Communication and visibility opportunities  
  • In-person gathering  
  • Ongoing support from the programme team  

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the NetSuite application platform by 30 September 2026, 17:00 CEST. 

To prepare your proposal, we recommend following these steps: 

  1. Read the Call Manual
    Start with the Call Manual to understand the full scope of the call, eligibility requirements, funding conditions, evaluation criteria, KPIs, deliverables,timeline and implementation requirements. 
  2. Read the Application Guidelines
    Download therelevant Application Guidelines for Connect NEB or Co-create NEB. These guidelines include step-by-step instructions and screenshots to help applicants navigate the NetSuite platform and understand what is expected in each section of the application form. 
  3. Prepare your answers offline (optional)
    Use the Application Form Draft to review the application questions and prepare your responses beforesubmitting them through NetSuite. 
  1. Prepare your budget
    For Co-create NEB applicants, the Budget Calculation Template is available as an optional support tool to help consortia calculate and distribute the project budget across partners.
  2. Submit your application through NetSuite 
    Once your proposal is ready, complete and submit the relevant online application form through NetSuite before the deadline. 

*Before submitting your proposal, make sure you have checked your eligibility, reviewed the evaluation criteria, prepared your budget and project plan, and registered for the information session if you would like additional guidance. 

Key Documents and templates

Connect NEB

  • Call Manual 
    The main reference document for the open call, including the full call scope, eligibility requirements, funding conditions, evaluation criteria, timeline and implementation requirements. 
  • NetSuite Application Form – Connect NEB 
    The online application form to submit a proposal for Connect NEB. 
  • Application Guidelines – Connect NEB 
    Step-by-step guidance, including screenshots, to help Connect NEB applicants navigate the NetSuite platform and complete the application form. 
  • Application Form Draft 
    A downloadable version of the application questions to help applicants prepare their answers before submitting through NetSuite.  
  • Project Implementation Handbook (available soon) 
    A practical guide for selected projects, covering key implementation steps, reporting requirements, communication rules and programme support. 

Co-create NEB

  • Call Manual 
    The main reference document for the open call, including the full call scope, eligibility requirements, funding conditions, evaluation criteria, timeline and implementation requirements. 
  • NetSuite Application Form – Co-create NEB 
    The online application form to submit a proposal for Co-create NEB. 
  • Application Guidelines – Co-create NEB 
    Step-by-step guidance, including screenshots, to help Co-create NEB applicants navigate the NetSuite platform and complete the application form. 
  • Application Form Draft 
    A downloadable version of the application questions to help applicants prepare their answers before submitting through NetSuite. 
  • Budget Calculation Template – Co-create NEB 
    An optional support tool to help Co-create NEB consortia calculate and distribute the project budget across partners. Click here!
  • Project Implementation Handbook (available soon) 
    A practical guide for selected projects, covering key implementation steps, reporting requirements, communication rules and programme support. 

Questions?

Join our online Information Session on 3 September 2026 (available soon), or contact the programme team at: neb@eitcommunity.eu 

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