Submit Applications for Co-create NEB 2027

The EIT Urban Mobility Co-create NEB 2027 Call provides funding for collaborative projects that make urban spaces more liveable, sustainable, inclusive and people-centred. Consortia of two to four European legal entities can apply for up to €58,000 per project, including €49,300 in EIT funding and €8,700 in required co-funding, for projects lasting up to 10 months. What Is the Co-create NEB 2027 Call? The Co-create NEB 2027 Call is an initiative of EIT Urban Mobility that supports community-driven solutions to local urban challenges. The call is aligned with the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), particularly: The programme encourages applicants to work directly with communities and target groups to understand local challenges and co-create practical solutions. What Does the Programme Support? Funded projects should address a clearly identified local urban challenge and develop innovative solutions that improve the built environment or public spaces.

Projects may focus on:

Improving public spaces. Developing more inclusive urban environments. Testing community-led urban solutions. Creating new methodologies for improving the built environment. Solutions that can be transferred or replicated in other communities. The proposed intervention should have clear and measurable benefits for the community. What Are the New European Bauhaus Values? The New European Bauhaus connects urban development with sustainability, inclusion and quality of place. For this call, applicants should demonstrate how their projects can make urban environments: Sustainable – reducing environmental impacts and supporting long-term resilience. Inclusive – ensuring diverse communities can participate and benefit. Beautiful or high-quality – improving people’s experience of places and public spaces. Projects should not treat community participation as an afterthought. Co-creation must be integrated into the design and implementation of the project. Who Is Eligible? Applications must be submitted by consortia of two to four legal entities based in European countries. A consortium should bring together organizations with complementary expertise relevant to the proposed urban challenge. Potential consortium partners may include organizations working in areas such as: Applicants must register through the required online platforms before submitting their application. Consortium Requirements

Each proposal must include:

2 to 4 legal entities. Organizations based in eligible European countries. Appropriate expertise to implement the proposed project. A clear community or target-group engagement strategy. Where applicable, applicants must also provide evidence of a legal affiliation with a city or region. What Is Co-Creation? Co-creation means that communities and affected groups actively participate in developing the solution rather than simply being recipients of a finished project.

The call encourages methods such as:

Co-design processes.

Participatory workshops

Living labs. Community consultations. Collaborative prototyping.

Participatory research

Projects should explain who will participate, how they will participate and how their input will influence project decisions. Inclusion and Gender Equality Meaningful inclusion is an important element of the Co-create NEB 2027 Call.

Projects should consider:

Gender equity.

Participation of underserved groups

Accessibility. Representation of affected communities. Barriers preventing participation. Different needs and experiences within the target population. Applicants should demonstrate that inclusion is incorporated into both project design and implementation. Funding Available Each selected project can receive a total grant value of €58,000.

The financing structure is:

EIT funding: €49,300.

Required co-funding: €8,700.

Total project funding: €58,000.

Applicants should ensure that their proposed budget clearly reflects the funding structure and the resources required to achieve the expected results. Project Duration and Timeline Projects can run for a maximum of 10 months.

The tentative implementation period is:

Start: 1 February 2027.

End: 30 November 2027.

Applicants should therefore develop realistic work plans that can deliver the proposed outputs within this timeframe. What Results Are Expected? Projects must define clear outputs and outcomes. Depending on the project, these may include: Improvements to public spaces. New approaches to urban design. Community-developed methodologies. Research supporting improvements to the built environment. The proposal should clearly connect activities to measurable improvements in community quality of life. Mandatory Deliverables Funded projects must produce required deliverables, including: A final project report. A public space improvement document or research supporting improvements to the built environment, as applicable. Applicants should identify these deliverables from the beginning and incorporate them into their work plan. Key Performance Indicators The call includes specific performance expectations. Projects are expected to achieve indicators including: At least 25 participants in non-labelled education and training. At least one public space improvement, where applicable. Applicants should explain how they will monitor and document these indicators throughout the project. Why It Matters Urban challenges cannot always be solved through technical solutions alone. The Co-create NEB approach recognizes that residents, communities and other affected groups have valuable knowledge about how urban spaces function in practice. Community-driven urban innovation can help cities: Create more inclusive public spaces. Improve quality of life. Identify local needs more accurately. Develop solutions with stronger community ownership. Test innovative approaches. Improve sustainability. Develop solutions that can be replicated elsewhere. How to Apply

Step 1: Build an Eligible Consortium

Form a consortium consisting of two to four