EIT Urban Mobility, as lead of 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 urban transformation in their neighbourhood in partnership with public authorities, Connect NEB and Co-create NEB support local actors in bringing the New European Bauhaus to life.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026, 17.00 CEST.
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.
EIT funding allocation
The total estimated funding available through this call is divided across two funding streams: Connect NEB and Co-create NEB.
Connect NEB
Each selected Connect NEB project will receive €15,300 of EIT funding, as a lump sum.
The total project budget is €18,000, including €2,700 of co-funding.
Co-create NEB
Each selected Co-create NEB project will receive €49,300 of EIT funding, as a lump sum.
The total project budget is €58,000, including €8,700 of co-funding.
Who can apply?
Connect NEB
Connect NEB is a mono-beneficiary call, meaning each proposal is submitted by one organisation. It is open to single entities rooted in, or directly connected to, the territory where the project will be implemented.
Co-create NEB
Co-create NEB a multi-beneficiary call open to consortia of 2–4 partners. Each consortium must include at least one municipality, region, or affiliated entity.
Applicants must be established in eligible countries, as defined in the Call Manual. For full eligibility requirements and special cases, applicants should refer to the Call Manual.
Applicants may apply to one or both programmes but can be eligible as the Lead Partner for only one programme. For this reason, we encourage a careful review of the following sections for each programme to ensure that proposals fit the scope of the strand under which they are submitted.
How can you apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) before 30 September 2026, 17:00 CEST.
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to read the Call Manual, check the eligibility requirements, download the application templates, and attend the information session.
More detailed information on navigating the application form can be found in the application guidelines.
Key dates are:
- Call opens: 15 July 2026
- Information session: 3 September 2026
- Call closes: 30 September 2026, 17.00 CEST
- Evaluation period: October–November 2026
- Results announced: December 2026
- Project implementation: February–November 2027
List of documents to take into consideration
- Call Manual
- Guidelines for Applicants (Connect NEB)
- Guidelines for Applicants (Co-create NEB)
- Co-create NEB Budget Calculation excel
- Appeal Procedure
- Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template
- Declaration of Affiliation template
- Declaration of Honour Template
Info webinars
An online information session will take place on 3 September 2026.
The session will introduce the call, explain the differences between Connect NEB and Co-create NEB, and provide guidance on eligibility, the application process, and what makes a strong proposal.
Contact details
Applicants may contact the EIT Community New European Bauhaus programme team at: