Mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment

Overview

Funding for innovative solutions enabling mass customisation of offsite-manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment, aligning with the New European Bauhaus principles of sustainability, inclusiveness, and aesthetics. Targets consortia demonstrating scalable, adaptable approaches for residential, commercial, or public spaces.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., businesses, research institutions, public bodies) established in eligible EU Member States or Associated Countries. Single applicants are not eligible.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €5,500,000 per project.
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum funding model).
• Budget allocation: At least 0.8% of the total budget must be reserved for engagement with the Horizon Europe-funded "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact."

What Is Funded

• Development of innovative solutions for mass customisation of offsite-manufactured modular construction components, leveraging technologies such as distributed manufacturing, BIM, and modular construction approaches.
• Demonstration of solutions in operational environments across at least three eligible countries, addressing at least three application areas (e.g., residential, commercial, public spaces, cultural heritage).
• Evaluation of economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural value, including business case development.
• Strategies for scaling and adapting solutions to different local contexts, with consideration for long-term performance, durability, and repairability.
• Participatory and transdisciplinary approaches integrating social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Projects must target TRL 7–9 (system prototype demonstration in operational environment to actual system proven in operational environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-05-04
• Deadline: 2027-11-30T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission: Proposals are submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Evaluation: Follows standard Horizon Europe evaluation criteria (excellence, impact, implementation).
• Lump-sum funding: Eligible costs are defined as a lump sum, with no detailed cost reporting required.

Post-Award Obligations

• Engagement with the Horizon Europe-funded "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact" to share intermediate and final results, findings, and learnings.
• Dissemination of project outcomes, including contributions to impact assessment.

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

• Proposals must align with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles, including sustainability, inclusiveness, and aesthetics.
• Projects must demonstrate scalability and adaptability to local contexts.
• SSH expertise is mandatory for societal impact enhancement.
• Offsite manufacturing and modular construction components must reduce waste and environmental impacts compared to conventional methods.