Anticipating the long-term future of neighbourhoods in line with the New European Bauhaus

Overview

Funding for projects that develop and validate participatory foresight approaches to anticipate the long-term future of existing neighbourhoods, ensuring resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability in line with the New European Bauhaus. Targets consortia and local stakeholders aiming to integrate socioeconomic, cultural, demographic, and climatic trends into neighbourhood planning.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, local authorities, NGOs, businesses) established in eligible EU Member States, Associated Countries, or third countries with specific provisions for Horizon Europe participation. Projects must involve diverse local stakeholders, including marginalised or underrepresented groups.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €5,500,000
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum model)
• At least 0.8% of the budget must be allocated to engage with the Horizon Europe-funded "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact."

What Is Funded

• Development and validation of participatory foresight approaches for long-term (20+ years) neighbourhood planning, redesign, and development.
• Analysis of socioeconomic, cultural, demographic, and climate trends, including intergenerational fairness perspectives.
• Co-creation of scenarios and visions for neighbourhood futures, with measurable targets and packages of measures.
• Implementation in at least three neighbourhoods across different eligible countries.
• Recommendations for local authorities, decision-makers, and the public on applying the foresight approach.
• Integration of social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines and transdisciplinary collaboration.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4 to 6 (validation in a laboratory or relevant environment to demonstration in a relevant environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-05-04
• Deadline: 2027-11-30

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout requirements outlined in the call documentation.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must follow a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, integrating SSH expertise.
• Synergies with related Horizon Europe topics are encouraged to avoid duplication and enhance impact.
• Lump-sum funding model applies; eligible costs are predefined and not subject to detailed cost reporting.