[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

November 12, 2025

~€6,000,000 per project (lump sum); 2 projects funded in 2025 call

Funds innovative, cross-border renovation projects applying design for adaptability and disassembly to make buildings and spaces more sustainable, inclusive, and circular.

Single-stage application; international, transdisciplinary consortia required.

--- ## Description This grant supports research and innovation actions focused on renovating existing buildings, common spaces, and infrastructures by applying the principles of design for adaptability and disassembly. The aim is to promote sustainable, inclusive, and circular renovation practices that enable spaces and structures to be easily adapted, repurposed, or disassembled for future uses. Projects must develop and demonstrate at least two innovative renovation methods or techniques, test them in pilot sites across at least two different EU Member States or Associated Countries, and assess the barriers and impacts compared to conventional renovations. A participatory, transdisciplinary approach is required, involving a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to maximize societal impact and align with European frameworks for sustainable buildings. --- ## Due Dates - **November 12, 2025**: Full application submission deadline (single-stage), 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - **Indicative budget per project:** ~€6,000,000 (lump sum funding) - **Total indicative budget for topic:** €12,000,000 - **Expected number of grants:** 2 - **Project duration:** Typically 36–48 months (to be proposed by applicants) --- ## Eligibility - **Consortium requirements:** Minimum of three independent legal entities from three different eligible countries (at least one from an EU Member State, and at least two from different Member States or Associated Countries). - **Eligible countries:** EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. Some non-EU/non-associated countries may participate with their own funding or if deemed essential. - **Type of action:** Innovation Action (IA), lump sum grant. - **Exclusions:** Legal entities from China are not eligible for Innovation Actions; entities from Russia, Belarus, or non-government controlled territories of Ukraine are not eligible in any capacity. - **Gender Equality Plan:** Mandatory for public bodies, research organizations, and higher education institutions from Member States and Associated Countries. - **Civil applications only:** Military or dual-use projects are not funded. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Electronic submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2025-01-BUSINESS-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Format:** Single-stage, full proposal (Part A: administrative, Part B: technical, max 45 pages). - **Templates & guides:** - [Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - **Evaluation:** Based on excellence, impact, and implementation (see [Evaluation Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-ria-ia_en.pdf)); minimum score thresholds apply. - **Notification:** Evaluation results expected in February 2026. --- ## Additional Information - **Project requirements:** - Develop at least two renovation processes/methods/techniques based on adaptability and disassembly. - Demonstrate solutions in at least two pilot sites in two different eligible countries (at least one pilot must be a building, at least one a common space/infrastructure). - Assess barriers (economic, environmental, social, cultural, financial, regulatory) and propose solutions. - Quantify impacts (including whole life carbon, energy efficiency, ecosystem services, economic costs, social/cultural/financial/regulatory effects). - Use indicators from the [European framework for sustainable buildings ‘Level(s)’](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/levels_en). - Dedicate at least 0.2% of the budget to sharing results with the New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact. - Integrate social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines and expertise. - **Participatory approach:** Involve public authorities, local actors, construction owners, developers, investors, and other stakeholders. - **Open science and dissemination:** Plan for open access, data management, and broad sharing of results. - **Ethics and security:** Projects must pass ethics and security checks; compliance with EU/national law is required. --- ## External Links - [Funding & Tenders Portal: Topic Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2025-01-BUSINESS-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 – General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [European framework for sustainable buildings ‘Level(s)’](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/levels_en) - [Energy Performance of Buildings Directive](https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-buildings/energy-performance-buildings-directive_en) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research-specific | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (EC central) | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Renovating the built environment through design for adaptability and disassembly

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