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

December 1, 2026

~€3,500,000 per project | 2 grants expected | Lump sum funding under Horizon Europe

Funds research to analyze and innovate capital market mechanisms for boosting investment in New European Bauhaus neighbourhood projects.

--- ## Description This grant supports research focused on understanding and innovating capital market dynamics to increase investment in neighbourhood transformation projects aligned with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative. The aim is to bridge the gap between the demand and supply of capital for NEB-aligned projects, which are often small-scale, community-oriented, and face challenges in attracting large, risk-averse investors. Funded projects should analyze market barriers and drivers, develop innovative investment solutions (e.g., place-based impact investing, digital financial instruments, community co-investment platforms), and validate these solutions in at least three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. The research should provide actionable recommendations for mobilizing diverse types of capital and support future funding strategies, following a participatory and transdisciplinary approach and building on the NEB Investment Guidelines. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximate budget per project: €3,500,000 (lump sum) - Total available for this topic: €7,000,000 - Expected number of funded projects: 2 - Funding is provided as a lump sum under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by consortia including at least three independent legal entities from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Eligible countries are detailed in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Proposals must follow the admissibility, eligibility, and operational/financial capacity rules as described in the [Horizon Europe General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Projects must validate solutions in at least three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - At least 0.8% of the project budget must be allocated to engagement with the Horizon Europe-funded 'New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact'. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call opens on May 5, 2026, and closes on December 1, 2026. - Proposals must use the [standard application form for HE RIA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Guidance on lump sum grants is available [here](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects are expected to take a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, involving diverse stakeholders and disciplines. - Proposals should build on the [New European Bauhaus Investment Guidelines](https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/tools-and-resources/neb-investment-guidelines_en). - Collaboration with existing and past EU-funded research projects is strongly recommended to ensure continuity and maximize impact. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [NEB Investment Guidelines](https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/tools-and-resources/neb-investment-guidelines_en) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, etc.)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Contact Form | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [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/Portal Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

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

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