The New European Bauhaus 2027 call funds innovative models for neighbourhoods. It brings together several topics. Moreover, applicants choose the topic that best fits their project.
About the New European Bauhaus 2027 Call
Topics include co-governance, intergenerational neighbourhoods and the long-term future of neighbourhoods. In addition, they cover sustainable construction, modular building components and collective community investment. The New European Bauhaus links sustainability, inclusion and beauty. As a result, the call succeeds the three NEB calls currently open on the UTA page. Explore more smart city funding opportunities on the UTA funding page.
Who Can Apply to the New European Bauhaus 2027 Call
Applicants form a standard Horizon Europe consortium of at least three entities from three EU Member States or Associated Countries. Furthermore, some topics use lump-sum funding.
Focus Areas and Funding
Budgets vary by topic, and several projects are expected. Therefore, read each topic carefully before choosing. In short, applicants should align their project closely with the expected outcomes and impact described in the call text.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Call: Innovative models for neighbourhoods that integrate beauty, inclusiveness and sustainability (HORIZON-NEB-2027-01)
- Submission: single stage, opening 5 May 2027 and closing 1 December 2027 at 17:00 Brussels time
- Funding model: lump sum grant (confirmed for BUSINESS-02; check each topic page)
- Number of topics: nine active topics across three themes: business models, participation and regeneration
Topics in the 2027 Call
The official portal lists these topics and indicative budgets:
- BUSINESS-01: Mass customisation of offsite modular construction (IA, €10 million, 2 projects)
- BUSINESS-02: Innovative models for collective community investment and ownership (RIA, €10.5 million, 3 projects)
- BUSINESS-03: Anticipating the long-term future of neighbourhoods (RIA, €7 million, 2 projects)
- PARTICIPATION-01: Co-governance in the green transition of neighbourhoods (IA, €10.76 million, 2 projects)
- PARTICIPATION-02: Intergenerational neighbourhoods (IA, €10.5 million, 2 projects)
- PARTICIPATION-03: Novel combinations of knowledge and research methods for a fair green transition (RIA, €14 million, 4 projects)
- REGEN-01: Combining conventional and innovative construction materials (RIA, €12 million, 3 projects)
- REGEN-02: Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites (RIA, €8 million, 2 projects)
- REGEN-04: Enabling environments for a circular construction sector (IA, €9 million, 2 projects)
Focus: Collective Community Investment and Ownership
- BUSINESS-02 helps residents, including marginalised and vulnerable groups, co-create and share in community investment and ownership.
- Option A covers community equity investment, where residents buy shares in local cooperative or community assets.
- Option B covers occupant equity, where residents build equity by living or working in cooperative housing or mixed-use assets.
- Projects validate their model in at least three neighbourhoods in different Member States or Associated Countries.
- Projects assess long-term affordability, identify barriers and recommend how to scale the model. At least 0.8% of the budget goes to working with the NEB hub for results and impact.
Source: the official call and topic pages on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, checked on 16 October 2026.
Why the New European Bauhaus 2027 Call Matters
For cities, the New European Bauhaus 2027 opportunity is a chance to test new solutions with trusted partners and shared funding. In addition, it helps public authorities learn from peers in other countries. Successful projects often lead to wider roll-out and new procurement. However, strong proposals need early planning, clear roles and real demonstration sites. That is why UTA brings cities, innovators and researchers together long before deadlines. Moreover, our network helps partners find the missing skills or countries a consortium needs. As a result, members can move from idea to proposal faster and with more confidence.
Deadline and How to Apply
The call opens on 5 May 2027 and closes on 1 December 2027. Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. For this reason, start shaping your neighbourhood partnership early. Read the full details on the official call page. Urban Technology Alliance can also connect you with cities in the UTA network. Contact us to discuss a consortium for this call.