Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in New European Bauhaus projects in neighbourhoods

Overview

Funding for research projects analyzing capital market dynamics to increase investment in New European Bauhaus (NEB)-aligned neighborhood transformation projects. Targets consortia aiming to develop innovative investment solutions that bridge demand and supply gaps in sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically driven urban development.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, public authorities, investors, NGOs, and private sector organizations) established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Participation from non-EU/non-Associated Countries may be eligible under specific conditions.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €6,300,000
• 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

• Analysis of capital market dynamics influencing investments in NEB-aligned neighborhood projects, including:

- Size, scale, diversity, barriers, risks, and drivers of capital demand and supply. - Political, financial, economic, regulatory, and cultural dimensions of NEB-aligned investments.

• Development of an innovative investment solution leveraging place-based impact investing, potentially combined with digital financial instruments, community co-investment platforms, or blockchain-enabled mechanisms.
• Validation of the solution in at least three different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
• Recommendations for mobilizing diverse capital sources (e.g., impact funds, real estate investors, pension funds, philanthropists).
• Integration of the New European Bauhaus Investment Guidelines and participatory, transdisciplinary approaches.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range specified. Projects must demonstrate feasibility in real-world contexts through validation in multiple countries.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-05-04
• Deadline: 2026-11-30T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal).
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
• Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria (excellence, impact, implementation).

Post-Award Obligations

• Engagement with the "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact" to share findings, intermediate results, and contribute to impact assessment.
• Reporting obligations as defined in the lump-sum grant agreement.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Participation from other countries may be permitted under specific conditions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must align with NEB principles of sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics as defined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme glossary.
• Proposals must address all specified scope requirements, including analysis of capital market dynamics and development of an investment solution.
• Lump-sum funding model applies; eligible costs are predefined and not subject to detailed financial reporting.