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Strategic Analysis
A winning proposal must operationalise the New European Bauhaus core values—sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion—into a concrete, repeatable spatial design methodology demonstrated across three diverse European pilot environments (urban, peri-urban, rural). Success hinges on bridging technical climate and water resilience with transdisciplinary participatory methods that actively engage vulnerable groups and embed local cultural identity into public spaces. The consortium must integrate strong SSH expertise, local municipal authorities, and creative/cultural sectors to deliver a validated, lump-sum-compliant deployment framework with clear exploitation paths for European scale-up.
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| Requirement | Covered by | Carried | Status |
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| Scope activities | |||
| SC1Assess how spatial design determines gendered, age-appropriate and identity-related patterns of use (e.g. in terms of mobility, safety, sense of security and access to public and private spaces) and how inclusive approaches and accessibility can address diverse needs and experiences of users and the community. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC2Develop one approach to designing and planning public space that uses innovative methods. These innovative methods are expected to: Analyse the values, practices and stakeholder relations that underpin the design of public space in neighbourhoods. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC3Be adapted to the sociocultural factors of the neighbourhoods and use co-creation [1] to incorporate inhabitants’ diverse perspectives and to exploit the potential of cultural, creative, and educational (academic) sectors. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC4Address climate-resilience, water resilience, civil security, and biodiversity of public space and the safety, well-being and security of its users. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC5Assess the multisensory perception of public spaces, including their beauty and aesthetics, by users and the community. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC6Be adaptable, replicable and scalable to local specificities. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC7Demonstrate the approach in at least three neighbourhoods (in urban, peri-urban and rural areas) located in different Member States and/or Associated Countries. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC8Develop plans and recommendations for the take up of the demonstrated approach. This includes assessing its potential application to other areas of the green transition of neighbourhoods (e.g. water resilient design planning, public service design, procurement, etc.) as well as identifying skills needs and gaps. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected outcomes | |||
| EO1Demonstrated approaches aligned with NEB allow architects, designers, spatial planners and neighbourhood [1] decision makers to ensure an efficient and effective integration of user perspectives in the spatial design and/or transformation of public spaces. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EO2The demonstrated approaches deliver positive climate, environmental, social and cultural impact (such as addressing inequalities and enhancing social cohesion, community [1] resilience, civic engagement and a sense of security, ownership and belonging). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Other requirements | |||
| REQ1Contribution of social sciences and humanities (SSH)Requires the effective contribution of SSH disciplines, the involvement of SSH experts and institutions, and the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise to produce meaningful societal impact. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ2Budget allocation for New European Bauhaus hubProposals are expected to allocate at least 0.8% of their budget for engaging with the Horizon Europe-funded 'New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact' to share results, findings, and contribute to impact assessment. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ3Participatory and transdisciplinary research approachProposals are expected to follow a participatory and transdisciplinary approach through the integration of different actors and disciplines. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ4Collaboration with past and ongoing research projectsActions are strongly recommended to collaborate with and build on the results of past and ongoing relevant regional, national, or European funded projects and European partnerships, and integrate expertise from the construction ecosystem. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected impacts | |||
| EI1Stakeholders involved in the green transition in neighbourhoods adopt a holistic approach which takes into consideration the complex interplay between local and cultural specificities; the social, cultural, economic and environmental dimensions of neighbourhoods; climate; inhabitant’s experiences; health and well-being; inequalities; and democratic, participatory and deliberative practices and governance approaches in neighbourhoods. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI2Inclusive, healthy, and active communities with sustainable ways of living and consumption develop a sense of belonging and ownership of change that supports a fair green transition in neighbourhoods. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI3Better embedding history, arts, culture, cultural heritage, cultural and creative industries, cultural and linguistic diversity, cultural participation, placemaking and digital technologies in innovation, transformation, social inclusion and civic engagement processes for a fair green transition in neighbourhoods. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Underlying policies | |||
| POL1strategies for a union of equalityThe EU Strategies for a Union of Equality comprise dedicated frameworks addressing gender equality, anti-racism, LGBTIQ equality, Roma inclusion, and rights of persons with disabilities. They aim to dismantle structural discrimination, ensure equal rights and access, and mainstream equality across all EU policies and actions. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL2european pillar of social rightsThe European Pillar of Social Rights sets out 20 key principles to guide fair, well-functioning labour markets and social protection systems in the EU. It emphasizes equal opportunities, fair working conditions, and social protection and inclusion, including access to essential services and housing. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL3european green dealThe European Green Deal is the EU's comprehensive policy framework aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 through clean energy, circular economy, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable mobility. It ensures that the transition is socially just and inclusive, leaving no individual or territory behind. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL4davos declaration 2018The Davos Declaration 2018 promotes the concept of high-quality Baukultur (building culture), advocating for built environments that prioritize human well-being, aesthetics, ecological sustainability, and cultural preservation. It emphasizes that spatial planning and architecture must enhance quality of life and social cohesion. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL5new leipzig charterThe New Leipzig Charter provides the strategic framework for sustainable, integrated urban development in Europe, emphasizing the transformative power of cities. It champions five key principles—good governance, place-based approaches, integrated urban planning, multi-level collaboration, and citizen participation—across just, green, and productive urban dimensions. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL6eu intergenerational fairness strategyThe EU focus on intergenerational fairness addresses equitable outcomes and resource distribution across generations, ensuring present transitions do not burden youth or future generations while supporting ageing demographics. It is embedded in the EU Strategic Foresight Reports and demographic resilience agendas. | · | · | Sign up to track |
The binding rules of this call. Items marked auto are verified by GrantForge from the call and the template. The others are yours to confirm.
LMIC entities auto-eligible
Low/middle-income country entities are automatically eligible for funding.
EU space data infrastructures
If the project uses satellite-based Earth observation, positioning, navigation or timing data/services, beneficiaries must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS. Other sources may be added but not substitute EU infrastructures.
Civil applications only
Horizon Europe funds exclusively civil applications. Research with exclusive military or dual-use application is excluded.
Gender Equality Plan
Having a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) is an eligibility criterion for public bodies, research organisations, and higher education institutions from Member States and Associated Countries.
Open Science
Mandatory open access to peer-reviewed scientific publications and responsible management of research data (FAIR principles, DMP required).
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A proposal that fails to deploy its spatial design approach across three distinct neighbourhood typologies—specifically urban, peri-urban, and rural—will be penalized during evaluation. These pilots must be distributed across different Member States or Associated Countries to validate the methodology's replicability and scale-up potential.
Source: Evaluation criteria (pre-award)
Consortia must explicitly ring-fence at least 0.8% of the total budget to engage with the Horizon Europe-funded New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact. Failing to visibly allocate and justify this exact financial commitment in the budget table will signal non-compliance with the call scope.
Source: Scope
Because this is a lump-sum grant, the financial architecture directly determines payment milestones. Evaluators will heavily scrutinize the work package breakdown to ensure that the delivery of the spatial design methodology and the three pilot validations are tied to realistic, verifiable completion criteria.
Source: Evaluation criteria (pre-award)
Technical climate-proofing and water resilience are insufficient on their own to secure a high Excellence score. The spatial design methodology must structurally integrate multisensory aesthetics and assess gendered and age-appropriate identity patterns to meet the strict New European Bauhaus core values.
Source: Evaluation criteria (pre-award)
Specific requirements
EU space data infrastructures
If the project uses satellite-based Earth observation, positioning, navigation or timing data/services, beneficiaries must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS. Other sources may be added but not substitute EU infrastructures.
Civil applications only
Horizon Europe funds exclusively civil applications. Research with exclusive military or dual-use application is excluded.
Gender Equality Plan
Having a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) is an eligibility criterion for public bodies, research organisations, and higher education institutions from Member States and Associated Countries.
Open Science
Mandatory open access to peer-reviewed scientific publications and responsible management of research data (FAIR principles, DMP required).
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described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025) [[This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal, in the reference documents section for Horizon Europe, under ‘Simplified costs decisions’ or through this link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf]].
described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
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Application form templates — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System
Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)
Evaluation form templates — will be used with the necessary adaptations
Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)
Guidance
Model Grant Agreements (MGA)
Call-specific instructions
Guidance: "Lump sums - what do I need to know?"
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 13. New European Bauhaus Facility (NEB)
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
HE Framework Programme 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Evaluators will strictly assess compliance with the mandatory spatial demonstration requirement: proposals must explicitly deploy and validate the spatial design approach in at least three distinct neighbourhoods spanning urban, peri-urban, and rural typologies across different Member States or Associated Countries (@SC7). Under Excellence, reviewers will scrutinize how effectively the methodology integrates multisensory aesthetics (@SC5), gender, age, and intersectional identity patterns (@SC1) alongside rigorous climate-proofing, flood/water resilience, and civil safety metrics (@SC4). Under Impact and Implementation, reviewers will check whether the lump-sum budget structure aligns with robust work packages, how closely activities connect to the New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact, and whether realistic skills development and municipal public procurement pathways are established (@SC8).
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Based on programme defaults
Assess how spatial design determines gendered, age-appropriate and identity-related patterns of use (e.g. in terms of mobility, safety, sense of security and access to public and private spaces) and how inclusive approaches and accessibility can address diverse needs and experiences of users and the community.
Develop one approach to designing and planning public space that uses innovative methods. These innovative methods are expected to: Analyse the values, practices and stakeholder relations that underpin the design of public space in neighbourhoods.
Be adapted to the sociocultural factors of the neighbourhoods and use co-creation [1] to incorporate inhabitants’ diverse perspectives and to exploit the potential of cultural, creative, and educational (academic) sectors.
Address climate-resilience, water resilience, civil security, and biodiversity of public space and the safety, well-being and security of its users.
Assess the multisensory perception of public spaces, including their beauty and aesthetics, by users and the community.
Be adaptable, replicable and scalable to local specificities.
Demonstrate the approach in at least three neighbourhoods (in urban, peri-urban and rural areas) located in different Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Develop plans and recommendations for the take up of the demonstrated approach. This includes assessing its potential application to other areas of the green transition of neighbourhoods (e.g. water resilient design planning, public service design, procurement, etc.) as well as identifying skills needs and gaps.
Demonstrated approaches aligned with NEB allow architects, designers, spatial planners and neighbourhood [1] decision makers to ensure an efficient and effective integration of user perspectives in the spatial design and/or transformation of public spaces.
The demonstrated approaches deliver positive climate, environmental, social and cultural impact (such as addressing inequalities and enhancing social cohesion, community [1] resilience, civic engagement and a sense of security, ownership and belonging).
Stakeholders involved in the green transition in neighbourhoods adopt a holistic approach which takes into consideration the complex interplay between local and cultural specificities; the social, cultural, economic and environmental dimensions of neighbourhoods; climate; inhabitant’s experiences; health and well-being; inequalities; and democratic, participatory and deliberative practices and governance approaches in neighbourhoods.
Inclusive, healthy, and active communities with sustainable ways of living and consumption develop a sense of belonging and ownership of change that supports a fair green transition in neighbourhoods.
Better embedding history, arts, culture, cultural heritage, cultural and creative industries, cultural and linguistic diversity, cultural participation, placemaking and digital technologies in innovation, transformation, social inclusion and civic engagement processes for a fair green transition in neighbourhoods.
Strategies for a Union of equality
highThe EU Strategies for a Union of Equality comprise dedicated frameworks addressing gender equality, anti-racism, LGBTIQ equality, Roma inclusion, and rights of persons with disabilities. They aim to dismantle structural discrimination, ensure equal rights and access, and mainstream equality across all EU policies and actions.
Evaluators look for intersectional spatial planning methodologies that ensure neighbourhood public spaces and community infrastructure are universally accessible, safe, and inclusive for marginalized, vulnerable, and diverse demographic groups.
European Pillar of Social Rights
highThe European Pillar of Social Rights sets out 20 key principles to guide fair, well-functioning labour markets and social protection systems in the EU. It emphasizes equal opportunities, fair working conditions, and social protection and inclusion, including access to essential services and housing.
Evaluators expect neighbourhood design frameworks to incorporate social equity, addressing spatial segregation, ensuring affordable and dignified housing access, and providing accessible essential municipal and social infrastructure.
European Green Deal
highThe European Green Deal is the EU's comprehensive policy framework aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 through clean energy, circular economy, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable mobility. It ensures that the transition is socially just and inclusive, leaving no individual or territory behind.
Evaluators expect spatial neighbourhood designs to tangibly operationalize climate adaptation, urban greening, renewable energy communities, and circular construction practices directly aligned with Green Deal targets.
Davos Declaration 2018
highThe Davos Declaration 2018 promotes the concept of high-quality Baukultur (building culture), advocating for built environments that prioritize human well-being, aesthetics, ecological sustainability, and cultural preservation. It emphasizes that spatial planning and architecture must enhance quality of life and social cohesion.
Evaluators expect design frameworks to explicitly adopt Baukultur criteria, showing how spatial aesthetics, cultural continuity, and architectural quality are balanced with technical and ecological performance at the neighbourhood level.
New Leipzig Charter
highThe New Leipzig Charter provides the strategic framework for sustainable, integrated urban development in Europe, emphasizing the transformative power of cities. It champions five key principles—good governance, place-based approaches, integrated urban planning, multi-level collaboration, and citizen participation—across just, green, and productive urban dimensions.
Evaluators expect neighbourhood design solutions to showcase integrated, place-based urban governance models that actively involve local residents and break down administrative silos between social, green, and economic urban planning.
EU Intergenerational Fairness strategy
highThe EU focus on intergenerational fairness addresses equitable outcomes and resource distribution across generations, ensuring present transitions do not burden youth or future generations while supporting ageing demographics. It is embedded in the EU Strategic Foresight Reports and demographic resilience agendas.
Evaluators expect methodologies that ensure diverse age groups—especially youth and older residents—are actively included in participatory neighbourhood planning and benefit equally from fair green transitions.
Commission political guidelines 2024-2029
mediumThe Political Guidelines for the European Commission 2024-2029 outline the headline ambitions and policy priorities of the von der Leyen II Commission. Key priorities include sustained European prosperity and competitiveness, completing the green and digital transitions with a strong social dimension, and strengthening democratic resilience and fairness.
Evaluators expect proposals to reflect the overarching strategic direction of the new Commission, particularly by linking local and neighbourhood transformations to social fairness, democratic engagement, and cohesive transition pathways.
European Climate Pact
mediumThe European Climate Pact is an initiative under the European Green Deal that invites citizens, communities, and civil society organizations to participate in climate action and build a greener Europe. It focuses on raising awareness, encouraging behavioral change, and facilitating grassroots local climate initiatives.
Evaluators want to see robust citizen engagement strategies and co-creation mechanisms that mobilize neighbourhood residents to adopt sustainable lifestyles and co-design local climate resilience interventions.
New European Agenda for Culture
mediumThe New European Agenda for Culture harnesses culture and cultural diversity to drive social cohesion, economic growth, and external relations. It emphasizes the power of arts, cultural participation, and heritage in strengthening social bonds and community well-being.
Evaluators expect spatial proposals to demonstrate how cultural assets, artistic co-creation, and community cultural life are integrated into neighbourhood revitalization to strengthen social connection and civic identity.
European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage
mediumThe European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage sets out concrete activities to promote, protect, and enhance European cultural heritage across four key pillars: inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and innovative Europe. It emphasizes the reuse, regeneration, and participatory governance of historic and cultural sites.
Evaluators look for adaptive reuse strategies for historical buildings and spaces, demonstrating how tangible and intangible heritage can catalyze social regeneration and identity in neighbourhood planning.
Clean Industrial Deal
lowThe Clean Industrial Deal focuses on decarbonizing energy-intensive European industries while safeguarding economic competitiveness and securing green supply chains. It promotes investments in clean technologies, circular business models, and high-value resource efficiency.
Evaluators expect clear evidence of how proposed bio-based recycling or upcycling pathways reduce carbon intensity and provide circular, cost-competitive alternatives to fossil feedstocks in industrial manufacturing.
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