New European Bauhaus 2026: €101 Million to Rethink Europe’s Neighbourhoods

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) connects sustainability, design and social inclusion to improve Europe’s neighbourhoods and communities.

In 2026, the initiative enters a new phase through the New European Bauhaus Facility, supported by Horizon Europe with an indicative budget of €101.1 million.

What does the NEB support?

The initiative is based on three principles:

• Sustainability: reducing environmental impact.

• Aesthetics: creating attractive and inspiring places.

• Inclusion: responding to the needs of different communities.

Its scope goes beyond architecture. Opportunities may involve construction, energy, mobility, digital technologies, circular economy, materials and community development.

A funding opportunity for collaborative innovation

The 2026 NEB Facility will support research and innovation projects that connect the green transition with social inclusion and local participation.

Projects may involve companies, universities, research centres, public authorities and other stakeholders. Examples include sustainable construction materials, participatory urban planning tools, or solutions that improve the efficiency and resilience of buildings.

The key is to show not only that a technology works, but also why it matters, who benefits and how it can be implemented at scale.

Why it matters for companies

The NEB reflects a broader shift in European funding: successful projects increasingly need to combine climate action, competitiveness, digitalisation, inclusion and resilience.

With €101.1 million available, the New European Bauhaus is becoming more than a design philosophy. It is a funding framework for transforming Europe’s built environment and communities.