New European Bauhaus – Innovative solutions for greener and fairer ways of life through arts and culture, architecture and design for all — Horizon Europe

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Expected Outcomes (3)

Innovative solutions, validated in pilot trials, demonstrating how strategic investments in the spirit of the New European Bauhaus initiative in cultural heritage (which may include cultural landscapes) and the CCIs can be successfully realised.

Increase the understanding and visibility of the role that cultural-led innovation integrating the New European Bauhaus approach can play.

Wider involvement and social inclusion of citizens in the preservation and enhancement of cultural heritage through engagement with local ecosystems.

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EU Policy Alignment

New European Bauhaus (NEB)

The NEB is an environmental, economic, and cultural initiative that aims to combine sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion to deliver the European Green Deal. It seeks to transform the built environment and urban spaces through participatory, interdisciplinary approaches that engage citizens, artists, architects, and policymakers.

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Evaluator focus:Evaluators will look for proposals that: (1) Explicitly integrate all three NEB pillars (sustainability, aesthetics, inclusion) into project design, (2) Demonstrate co-creation with diverse stakeholders, including marginalized groups, (3) Show potential for scalability and replication, (4) Include measurable outcomes for environmental and social impact, and (5) Align with NEB’s transdisciplinary ethos, bridging arts, science, and technology.

European Green Deal

The European Green Deal is the EU’s roadmap for making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It includes targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable growth across all sectors, including culture and heritage.

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Evaluator focus:Evaluators will prioritize proposals that: (1) Contribute to climate neutrality and circular economy goals, (2) Include concrete metrics for environmental impact (e.g., carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency), (3) Align with specific Green Deal strategies (e.g., Renovation Wave, Circular Economy Action Plan), and (4) Demonstrate how cultural and creative solutions can accelerate the green transition.

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⚖ Eligibility rules

Minimum partners3

Minimum countries3

Maximum budget€16.0M

🎯 Call process & Evaluation criteria (Pre-award)

Evaluators will prioritize proposals that: (1) Clearly articulate how NEB principles are embedded in the project’s design and outcomes, (2) Provide evidence of co-creation with local communities and stakeholders, (3) Demonstrate scalability and replicability of solutions beyond pilot sites, (4) Include robust validation mechanisms for innovative approaches, (5) Align with both the European Green Deal and NEB’s transdisciplinary ethos, and (6) Show potential for long-term societal and environmental impact. Quantitative and qualitative metrics for citizen engagement, sustainability, and inclusivity will be critical. Proposals should avoid being overly theoretical or disconnected from real-world implementation challenges.

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Scope activities
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Expected outcomes
1Innovative solutions, validated in pilot trials, demonstrating how strategic investments in the spirit of the New European Bauhaus initiative in cultural heritage (which may include cultural landscapes) and the CCIs can be successfully realised.	·	·	Sign up to track
2Increase the understanding and visibility of the role that cultural-led innovation integrating the New European Bauhaus approach can play.	·	·	Sign up to track
3Wider involvement and social inclusion of citizens in the preservation and enhancement of cultural heritage through engagement with local ecosystems.	·	·	Sign up to track
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Expected impacts
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Underlying policies
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Increase the understanding and visibility of the role that cultural-led innovation integrating the New European Bauhaus approach can play.

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Wider involvement and social inclusion of citizens in the preservation and enhancement of cultural heritage through engagement with local ecosystems.

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🧭 Strategy

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New European BauhausCultural heritage preservationSustainable urban developmentSocial inclusionCo-creationCultural and creative industries (CCIs)Climate transitionParticipatory designGreen architectureCircular economyCitizen engagementInnovation ecosystemsPolicy uptakeAesthetic sustainabilityMarginalized communitiesPilot validationCross-sector collaborationEnvironmental impact assessmentCultural landscapesEuropean Green Deal

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Problems & target groups

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✨ Problems to be solved

Fragmented approaches to cultural heritage preservation and sustainability

Current efforts to preserve cultural heritage often lack integration with sustainability goals and NEB principles, leading to siloed initiatives that fail to address environmental and social challenges holistically.

Limited citizen engagement in cultural heritage projects

Many cultural heritage initiatives are top-down, excluding local communities from decision-making processes, which reduces their relevance, sustainability, and potential for social inclusion.

Underutilization of arts and culture in climate transition strategies

Arts, architecture, and design are often overlooked as tools for driving climate transition, despite their potential to inspire behavioral change and innovative solutions.

Lack of scalable models for NEB-aligned cultural projects

While there are isolated examples of NEB-aligned projects, few have been validated or designed for scalability, limiting their impact and replicability across Europe.

Insufficient cross-sector collaboration in cultural and creative industries

CCIs often operate in isolation from other sectors (e.g., business, government, academia), missing opportunities for synergistic solutions that address complex societal challenges.

Low visibility of cultural-led innovation in policy agendas

The role of arts and culture in driving sustainable and inclusive transitions is not widely recognized or prioritized in policy agendas at local, national, or EU levels.

✨ Target Groups

Local communities in pilot sitesDirect

Residents, including marginalized groups (e.g., low-income families, migrants, elderly), who will directly benefit from improved cultural heritage sites and increased social inclusion.

Cultural and creative practitionersDirect

Artists, architects, designers, and cultural workers who will apply NEB principles in their projects and gain new skills through co-creation processes.

Municipal and regional governmentsIndirect

Local authorities responsible for urban planning, cultural heritage management, and sustainability policies, who can adopt and scale NEB-aligned solutions.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in CCIsDirect

Businesses in the cultural and creative sectors that can integrate NEB principles into their products, services, or business models, enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability.

Civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOsIndirect

Organizations focused on social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and cultural heritage preservation, which can advocate for and implement NEB-aligned initiatives.

Urban planners and architectsDirect

Professionals who design and manage urban spaces and can incorporate NEB principles into their work, influencing long-term sustainability and inclusivity.

EU and national policymakersIndirect

Decision-makers at the EU and national levels who can integrate NEB principles into broader strategies for cultural heritage, urban development, and climate transition.

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I1Increased adoption of NEB principles in cultural heritage and urban planning

By 2035, NEB-aligned approaches become standard practice in at least 30% of EU-funded cultural heritage and urban development projects, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing living environments.

📏 Percentage of EU cultural heritage and urban planning projects integrating NEB principles (baseline: 5%, target: 30% by 2035).

I2Enhanced social cohesion and inclusion through cultural participation

Communities involved in NEB-aligned cultural heritage projects report improved social cohesion, reduced inequalities, and increased sense of belonging, particularly among marginalized groups.

📏 Number of marginalized individuals engaged in cultural heritage projects (baseline: 1,000, target: 10,000 by 2030) and percentage reporting improved well-being (target: 70%).

I3Economic growth and job creation in CCIs through NEB-aligned innovation

The cultural and creative sectors experience growth in revenue and employment opportunities as NEB-aligned solutions create new markets and business models, particularly for SMEs.

📏 Increase in revenue for CCI SMEs adopting NEB principles (baseline: €50M, target: €200M by 2030) and number of jobs created (target: 5,000).

I4Reduced environmental footprint of cultural heritage sites and urban spaces

NEB-aligned solutions lead to measurable reductions in carbon emissions, resource consumption, and waste in cultural heritage sites and urban areas, contributing to the European Green Deal targets.

📏 Percentage reduction in carbon emissions from pilot cultural heritage sites (baseline: 0%, target: 20% by 2030).