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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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 EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal, also known as NetSuite, by 30 September 2026, 17:00 CEST. 

Before starting your application, please make sure you have completed the steps below. 

  1. Check whether you have a PIC number

All applicants must have a valid Participant Identification Code (PIC) before submitting a proposal. 

A PIC is a nine-digit identification number used by the European Commission. Applicants can obtain a PIC by registering in the EU Funding & Tenders Opportunities Portal. 

If your organisation already has a PIC, you do not need to register again. You can check whether your organisation already has a PIC directly through the EU Portal. 

  1. Register or log in to NetSuite

Applications are submitted through the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite). 

If you are already registered in NetSuite, you can log in and continue directly to the application. 

If you have never registered, click Register and select: 

“I am an organisation/individual or an existing EIT UM Academy student applying for EIT UM Calls.” 

You will then be asked to complete the Partner Information Form (PIF) with the required details. 

If the system does not allow you to register because your PIC number or email address is already linked to an existing entity, please contact: servicedesk@eiturbanmobility.eu 

  1. Open the relevant call in NetSuite

Once you are logged in to NetSuite, go to: 

Grant Management > Grant Management > Open Calls 

Then select the relevant call: 

  • Connect NEB 2027  
  • Co-create NEB 2027  

Click Apply to create a new application form. 

  1. Open the relevant call in NetSuite

Once you are logged in to NetSuite, go to: 

Grant Management > Grant Management > Open Calls 

Then select the relevant call: 

  • Connect NEB 2027  
  • Co-create NEB 2027  

Click Apply to create a new application form. 

  1. Prepare your proposal

Before completing the online form, we strongly recommend using the supporting documents available on this page: 

  • 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. 
  • Application Guidelines 
    Download the relevant Application Guidelines for Connect NEB or Co-create NEB. These include step-by-step instructions and screenshots to help you navigate the NetSuite platform and understand what is expected in each section of the application form. 
  • Application Form Draft 
    Use the Application Form Draft to review the application questions and prepare your answers offline before submitting them through NetSuite. 
  • Budget Calculation Template 
    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. 
  1. Complete andsubmityour application 

Complete all mandatory fields in the relevant NetSuite application form and submit your proposal before the deadline. 

Applications submitted after 30 September 2026, 17:00 CEST will not be considered. 

 

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.
  • 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, or contact the programme team at: neb@eitcommunity.eu 

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