Mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment
Overview
The European Union is offering a grant opportunity titled HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-01, focusing on the mass customization of offsite manufactured modular construction components aimed at transforming the existing built environment. This initiative is part of the Horizon Europe program under HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions) and features a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant model.
Eligible applicants can include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public-private partnerships. A consortium of multiple partners is encouraged, emphasizing a transdisciplinary approach that integrates diverse stakeholders from various fields, reflecting the need for collaborative innovation in construction.
The targeted beneficiary scope encompasses EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries, with demonstration activities required in at least three of these regions. The grant seeks to engage various sectors, particularly construction and building renovation, sustainable development, and the circular economy, with a focus on integrating local cultural heritage and aesthetics into new solutions. Each project can receive up to €5 million, with an overall budget of €10 million allocated for this specific call.
The application process allows for a single-stage submission, opening on May 5, 2027, and closing on December 1, 2027. Projects are expected to develop innovative solutions in operational environments and evaluate economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural impacts. A participatory approach is essential, engaging social sciences, and humanities to ensure socially acceptable solutions. Applicants must also dedicate at least 0.8% of their budget to interact with the New European Bauhaus hub for results impact management.
Successful proposals will need to address the scalability of their solutions and demonstrate how these innovations can adapt to various local contexts while contributing to sustainability and efficient resource use. This opportunity aligns with the EU's goals for climate neutrality and energy efficiency in construction, aiming to create aesthetically pleasing, inclusive, and sustainable built environments across Europe.
Overall, this call presents a substantial funding opportunity for interdisciplinary projects that can demonstrate innovations in modular construction, aiming for effective solutions that respond to real-world challenges in the built environment.
Eligible applicants can include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public-private partnerships. A consortium of multiple partners is encouraged, emphasizing a transdisciplinary approach that integrates diverse stakeholders from various fields, reflecting the need for collaborative innovation in construction.
The targeted beneficiary scope encompasses EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries, with demonstration activities required in at least three of these regions. The grant seeks to engage various sectors, particularly construction and building renovation, sustainable development, and the circular economy, with a focus on integrating local cultural heritage and aesthetics into new solutions. Each project can receive up to €5 million, with an overall budget of €10 million allocated for this specific call.
The application process allows for a single-stage submission, opening on May 5, 2027, and closing on December 1, 2027. Projects are expected to develop innovative solutions in operational environments and evaluate economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural impacts. A participatory approach is essential, engaging social sciences, and humanities to ensure socially acceptable solutions. Applicants must also dedicate at least 0.8% of their budget to interact with the New European Bauhaus hub for results impact management.
Successful proposals will need to address the scalability of their solutions and demonstrate how these innovations can adapt to various local contexts while contributing to sustainability and efficient resource use. This opportunity aligns with the EU's goals for climate neutrality and energy efficiency in construction, aiming to create aesthetically pleasing, inclusive, and sustainable built environments across Europe.
Overall, this call presents a substantial funding opportunity for interdisciplinary projects that can demonstrate innovations in modular construction, aiming for effective solutions that respond to real-world challenges in the built environment.
Detail
This is a description of the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) call "Innovative models for neighbourhoods that integrate beauty, inclusiveness and sustainability (HORIZON-NEB-2027-01)". The call focuses on "Mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment". The type of action is HORIZON-IA (HORIZON Innovation Actions) with a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS] Model Grant Agreement. It is a forthcoming deadline model with a single stage. The planned opening date is 05 May 2027, and the deadline date is 01 December 2027 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcome of the projects funded under this call is that stakeholders involved in the construction and renovation ecosystem adopt innovative solutions for the mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components, leading to significantly reduced waste and environmental impacts, enhanced local cultural heritage, and improved aesthetics of the built environment compared to conventional modular construction components.
The scope of the call is to address the limitations of current solutions for transforming the existing built environment in line with the New European Bauhaus (NEB), which are typically at a smaller, individual scale. The call aims to promote a manufacturing approach that is efficient, affordable, accessible, and adaptable to different local needs and contexts. Mass customisation of modular construction components manufactured offsite is seen as a way to contribute to sustainable and high-quality renovation and adaptation of the existing built environment, reflecting local needs and preferences, fostering local cultural heritage, aesthetics, and identity, and contributing to modular disassembly, re-assembly, and renovation approaches within National Building Renovation Plans under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. The call seeks a better understanding and demonstration of the potential, applications, and scalability of solutions for offsite manufactured modular construction components that can be customised to the existing built environment in line with NEB.
Proposals are expected to:
Develop an innovative solution for the mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components, applying technologies and technological advancements such as distributed manufacturing, building information modelling (BIM), and modular construction approaches.
Demonstrate the innovative solution in an operational environment in at least three Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Address the needs of at least three application areas (e.g., residential, commercial, public space, cultural heritage, education, recreation) through mass customisation of the modular construction components.
Evaluate the economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural value and the business case to invest in the solution.
Develop and demonstrate strategies to scale up and adapt the solution to different local contexts, considering the solution’s long-term performance, durability (e.g., in changing climates), and repairability.
Follow a participatory and transdisciplinary approach through the integration of different actors and disciplines.
Effectively contribute social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts, institutions, as well as the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise, in order to produce meaningful and significant effects enhancing the societal impact of the related research activities.
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 their intermediate and final results, findings and learnings, as well as to contribute to impact assessment.
The general conditions for this call include:
Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
Eligible Countries described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Other Eligible Conditions described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and award criteria, scoring, and thresholds described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Submission and evaluation processes described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Legal and financial set-up of the grants: 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.
Grant agreement set-up described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
The application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) include:
Application form templates available in the Submission System (Standard application form HE RIA, IA).
Evaluation form templates (Standard evaluation form HE RIA, IA).
Guidance documents such as the HE Programme Guide, Lump Sum MGA, call-specific instructions, detailed budget table (HE LS), and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include:
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 Programme Guide
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
Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
The budget overview for the call in 2027 includes the following topics:
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,000,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,500,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 3,500,000 and an indicative number of 3 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 7,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 3,500,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,760,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,380,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-02 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,500,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,250,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 14,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 3,500,000 and an indicative number of 4 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 12,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 4,000,000 and an indicative number of 3 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 8,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 4,000,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-03 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 11,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,500,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants who have logged into the portal and have an active public Person profile. The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
For support, applicants are advised to read the provisions carefully, consult the Online Manual, the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, the Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), the Enterprise Europe Network, the IT Helpdesk, the European IPR Helpdesk, the CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk, and the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment. A partner search tool is also available.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to transform the existing built environment by promoting the mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components. It seeks innovative solutions that are efficient, affordable, sustainable, and adaptable to local contexts, contributing to the goals of the New European Bauhaus. Projects should demonstrate their solutions in multiple Member States, evaluate their value, and develop strategies for scaling up and adapting to different contexts. The call encourages a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, involving social sciences and humanities, and allocates a portion of the budget for engaging with the New European Bauhaus hub. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and various guidance documents and support services are available to applicants.
The expected outcome of the projects funded under this call is that stakeholders involved in the construction and renovation ecosystem adopt innovative solutions for the mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components, leading to significantly reduced waste and environmental impacts, enhanced local cultural heritage, and improved aesthetics of the built environment compared to conventional modular construction components.
The scope of the call is to address the limitations of current solutions for transforming the existing built environment in line with the New European Bauhaus (NEB), which are typically at a smaller, individual scale. The call aims to promote a manufacturing approach that is efficient, affordable, accessible, and adaptable to different local needs and contexts. Mass customisation of modular construction components manufactured offsite is seen as a way to contribute to sustainable and high-quality renovation and adaptation of the existing built environment, reflecting local needs and preferences, fostering local cultural heritage, aesthetics, and identity, and contributing to modular disassembly, re-assembly, and renovation approaches within National Building Renovation Plans under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. The call seeks a better understanding and demonstration of the potential, applications, and scalability of solutions for offsite manufactured modular construction components that can be customised to the existing built environment in line with NEB.
Proposals are expected to:
Develop an innovative solution for the mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components, applying technologies and technological advancements such as distributed manufacturing, building information modelling (BIM), and modular construction approaches.
Demonstrate the innovative solution in an operational environment in at least three Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Address the needs of at least three application areas (e.g., residential, commercial, public space, cultural heritage, education, recreation) through mass customisation of the modular construction components.
Evaluate the economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural value and the business case to invest in the solution.
Develop and demonstrate strategies to scale up and adapt the solution to different local contexts, considering the solution’s long-term performance, durability (e.g., in changing climates), and repairability.
Follow a participatory and transdisciplinary approach through the integration of different actors and disciplines.
Effectively contribute social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts, institutions, as well as the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise, in order to produce meaningful and significant effects enhancing the societal impact of the related research activities.
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 their intermediate and final results, findings and learnings, as well as to contribute to impact assessment.
The general conditions for this call include:
Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
Eligible Countries described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Other Eligible Conditions described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and award criteria, scoring, and thresholds described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Submission and evaluation processes described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Legal and financial set-up of the grants: 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.
Grant agreement set-up described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
The application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) include:
Application form templates available in the Submission System (Standard application form HE RIA, IA).
Evaluation form templates (Standard evaluation form HE RIA, IA).
Guidance documents such as the HE Programme Guide, Lump Sum MGA, call-specific instructions, detailed budget table (HE LS), and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include:
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 Programme Guide
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
Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
The budget overview for the call in 2027 includes the following topics:
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,000,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,500,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 3,500,000 and an indicative number of 3 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 7,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 3,500,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,760,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,380,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-02 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 10,500,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,250,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 14,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 3,500,000 and an indicative number of 4 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 12,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 4,000,000 and an indicative number of 3 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 8,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 4,000,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-03 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of EUR 11,000,000, opening on 2027-05-05 and closing on 2027-12-01, with contributions around EUR 5,500,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants.
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants who have logged into the portal and have an active public Person profile. The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
For support, applicants are advised to read the provisions carefully, consult the Online Manual, the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, the Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), the Enterprise Europe Network, the IT Helpdesk, the European IPR Helpdesk, the CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk, and the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment. A partner search tool is also available.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to transform the existing built environment by promoting the mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components. It seeks innovative solutions that are efficient, affordable, sustainable, and adaptable to local contexts, contributing to the goals of the New European Bauhaus. Projects should demonstrate their solutions in multiple Member States, evaluate their value, and develop strategies for scaling up and adapting to different contexts. The call encourages a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, involving social sciences and humanities, and allocates a portion of the budget for engaging with the New European Bauhaus hub. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and various guidance documents and support services are available to applicants.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated but can be inferred to include a variety of entities capable of conducting research and innovation activities, such as universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, and other organizations. The call emphasizes the need for a transdisciplinary approach, suggesting that consortia should include diverse expertise, potentially spanning social sciences, humanities, and technical fields. The mention of LEARs, Account Administrators, and self-registrants publishing partner requests implies that a wide range of legal entities can participate.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, under the Horizon Europe Programme. The call includes both HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) and HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), indicating different funding priorities for projects at varying stages of development.
Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the emphasis on participatory and transdisciplinary approaches, the need to demonstrate solutions in multiple Member States or Associated Countries, and the encouragement of partner searches suggest that a consortium is strongly preferred, if not required. Single applicants might be eligible, but the nature of the call favors collaborative projects.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU Member States and Associated Countries. The call text also mentions that a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries have made specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, suggesting broader international participation is possible. Demonstration of solutions is required in at least three Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Target Sector: The program targets the built environment, construction, and renovation sectors, with a focus on sustainable and high-quality adaptation of existing buildings. It also targets manufacturing, particularly offsite manufacturing of modular construction components. Specific areas include residential, commercial, public space, cultural heritage, education, and recreation. The program also emphasizes the integration of social sciences and humanities.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU Member States and Associated Countries as locations where the innovative solutions should be demonstrated. It also refers to non-EU/non-Associated Countries that may have specific provisions for funding participants, implying a broader international scope.
Project Stage: The project stage ranges from development to demonstration. The call seeks innovative solutions for mass customization, implying a need for projects to move beyond the initial research phase and demonstrate scalability and operational viability. The inclusion of both Innovation Actions and Research and Innovation Actions suggests that projects can be at different levels of maturity, from research-oriented to deployment-focused.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call, ranging from €7,000,000 to €14,000,000 per topic. The indicative number of grants per topic also varies, suggesting that individual grants will be in the range of approximately €3,500,000 to €5,500,000.
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants per topic suggests a competitive process.
Co-funding Requirement: The need for co-funding is not explicitly mentioned.
This opportunity is a call for proposals under the Horizon Europe Programme, specifically targeting innovative models for neighborhoods that integrate beauty, inclusiveness, and sustainability, aligning with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative. The call aims to transform the existing built environment by promoting the mass customization of offsite manufactured modular construction components. This approach seeks to address the limitations of current solutions, which are often implemented at a smaller, individual scale, by fostering efficient, affordable, and accessible manufacturing adaptable to diverse local needs and contexts.
The core objective is to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions that apply technologies like distributed manufacturing, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and modular construction to mass customize modular components. These solutions should be demonstrated in operational environments across at least three Member States or Associated Countries, addressing various application areas such as residential, commercial, public spaces, cultural heritage, education, and recreation.
Successful proposals are expected to evaluate the economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural value of their solutions, developing strategies for scaling up and adapting to different local contexts. The call emphasizes a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, requiring the effective contribution of social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines.
Financially, the call operates through HORIZON Lump Sum Grants, with funding amounts varying from €7 million to €14 million per topic, and individual grants ranging from approximately €3.5 million to €5.5 million. The application process is a single-stage open call, with a submission deadline of December 1, 2027.
In essence, this opportunity is geared towards fostering collaborative, multi-faceted projects that can revolutionize the construction and renovation sectors by leveraging modular construction and advanced technologies to create sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing built environments across Europe. It encourages applicants to consider not only the technical aspects but also the social, cultural, and economic impacts of their solutions, ensuring alignment with the NEB's core principles.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, under the Horizon Europe Programme. The call includes both HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) and HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), indicating different funding priorities for projects at varying stages of development.
Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the emphasis on participatory and transdisciplinary approaches, the need to demonstrate solutions in multiple Member States or Associated Countries, and the encouragement of partner searches suggest that a consortium is strongly preferred, if not required. Single applicants might be eligible, but the nature of the call favors collaborative projects.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU Member States and Associated Countries. The call text also mentions that a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries have made specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, suggesting broader international participation is possible. Demonstration of solutions is required in at least three Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Target Sector: The program targets the built environment, construction, and renovation sectors, with a focus on sustainable and high-quality adaptation of existing buildings. It also targets manufacturing, particularly offsite manufacturing of modular construction components. Specific areas include residential, commercial, public space, cultural heritage, education, and recreation. The program also emphasizes the integration of social sciences and humanities.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU Member States and Associated Countries as locations where the innovative solutions should be demonstrated. It also refers to non-EU/non-Associated Countries that may have specific provisions for funding participants, implying a broader international scope.
Project Stage: The project stage ranges from development to demonstration. The call seeks innovative solutions for mass customization, implying a need for projects to move beyond the initial research phase and demonstrate scalability and operational viability. The inclusion of both Innovation Actions and Research and Innovation Actions suggests that projects can be at different levels of maturity, from research-oriented to deployment-focused.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call, ranging from €7,000,000 to €14,000,000 per topic. The indicative number of grants per topic also varies, suggesting that individual grants will be in the range of approximately €3,500,000 to €5,500,000.
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants per topic suggests a competitive process.
Co-funding Requirement: The need for co-funding is not explicitly mentioned.
This opportunity is a call for proposals under the Horizon Europe Programme, specifically targeting innovative models for neighborhoods that integrate beauty, inclusiveness, and sustainability, aligning with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative. The call aims to transform the existing built environment by promoting the mass customization of offsite manufactured modular construction components. This approach seeks to address the limitations of current solutions, which are often implemented at a smaller, individual scale, by fostering efficient, affordable, and accessible manufacturing adaptable to diverse local needs and contexts.
The core objective is to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions that apply technologies like distributed manufacturing, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and modular construction to mass customize modular components. These solutions should be demonstrated in operational environments across at least three Member States or Associated Countries, addressing various application areas such as residential, commercial, public spaces, cultural heritage, education, and recreation.
Successful proposals are expected to evaluate the economic, aesthetic, environmental, social, and cultural value of their solutions, developing strategies for scaling up and adapting to different local contexts. The call emphasizes a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, requiring the effective contribution of social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines.
Financially, the call operates through HORIZON Lump Sum Grants, with funding amounts varying from €7 million to €14 million per topic, and individual grants ranging from approximately €3.5 million to €5.5 million. The application process is a single-stage open call, with a submission deadline of December 1, 2027.
In essence, this opportunity is geared towards fostering collaborative, multi-faceted projects that can revolutionize the construction and renovation sectors by leveraging modular construction and advanced technologies to create sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing built environments across Europe. It encourages applicants to consider not only the technical aspects but also the social, cultural, and economic impacts of their solutions, ensuring alignment with the NEB's core principles.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to transform the existing built environment through the mass customization of offsite manufactured modular construction components, enhancing local cultural heritage and aesthetics while reducing waste and environmental impacts. | Impact | The funding aims to transform the existing built environment through the mass customization of offsite manufactured modular construction components, enhancing local cultural heritage and aesthetics while reducing waste and environmental impacts. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in construction, manufacturing, design, social sciences, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and transdisciplinary approaches. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in construction, manufacturing, design, social sciences, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and transdisciplinary approaches. |
Developments The funding will support projects focused on innovative solutions for the construction and renovation sectors, particularly in sustainable and high-quality adaptation of existing buildings through modular construction. | Developments | The funding will support projects focused on innovative solutions for the construction and renovation sectors, particularly in sustainable and high-quality adaptation of existing buildings through modular construction. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for a broad range of organizations including SMEs, large enterprises, universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public-private partnerships. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for a broad range of organizations including SMEs, large enterprises, universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public-private partnerships. |
Consortium A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity, emphasizing collaborative projects across various disciplines. | Consortium | A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity, emphasizing collaborative projects across various disciplines. |
Funding Amount The funding amount is €5,000,000 per project, with a total budget of €10,000,000 for this specific call and an expectation of 2 grants awarded. | Funding Amount | The funding amount is €5,000,000 per project, with a total budget of €10,000,000 for this specific call and an expectation of 2 grants awarded. |
Countries The funding is relevant for EU Member States and Associated Countries, with a requirement to demonstrate solutions in at least three of these locations. | Countries | The funding is relevant for EU Member States and Associated Countries, with a requirement to demonstrate solutions in at least three of these locations. |
Industry The funding targets the construction and renovation sectors, aligning with the New European Bauhaus initiative to promote sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful solutions for the built environment. | Industry | The funding targets the construction and renovation sectors, aligning with the New European Bauhaus initiative to promote sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful solutions for the built environment. |
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Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe call titled "Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites" (HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02) is focused on funding projects that address the negative...
December 1st, 2027
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The grant opportunity titled "HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02: Enhancing Ecodesign and Circularity of Construction Products" is part of the Horizon Europe funding program. It is categorized as an...
September 22nd, 2027
Introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from buildings to city scale
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The HORIZON-MISS-2026-04-CIT-NEB-B4P-CCRI-03 grant opportunity focuses on introducing circular economy models within the construction sector, extending from individual buildings to city-wide...
October 8th, 2026
Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for sustainable and beautiful buildings
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The grant opportunity under the New European Bauhaus Facility, designated HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01, is part of a larger initiative focused on revitalizing neighborhoods through sustainable and...
December 1st, 2027
On-site innovative robotic and automated solutions and techniques for more sustainable and less disruptive building renovation and construction
Call for ProposalOpen
This EU funding opportunity under Horizon Europe focuses on promoting innovative robotic and automated solutions for sustainable and less disruptive building renovation and construction. The program...
February 17th, 2026
Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe call titled "HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02" seeks to advance sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings. This initiative is part of the broader goal of...
December 1st, 2026
Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03 is a research and innovation grant program under Horizon Europe, focused on the reuse of vacant, obsolete, or underutilized spaces to enhance community needs and...
December 1st, 2026
Optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems and circularity principles for climate neutral buildings (Built4People Partnership)
Call for ProposalOpen
This EU funding opportunity targets the optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems, and circularity principles for climate-neutral buildings under...
February 17th, 2026
Intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities aligned with the New European Bauhaus
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The grant opportunity titled "HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities aligned with the New European Bauhaus" is part of the Horizon Europe program,...
December 1st, 2027
Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The European Union is offering a grant opportunity under Horizon Europe titled "Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods" (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02). This initiative...
December 1st, 2026
Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment
Call for ProposalForthcoming
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04 is a Horizon Europe call focused on capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment. This initiative is designed to promote...
September 22nd, 2027
Innovative pathways for low carbon and climate resilient building stock and built environment (Built4People Partnership)
Call for ProposalOpen
This grant opportunity is part of Horizon Europe's Built4People Partnership, aimed at fostering innovative solutions for low-carbon and climate-resilient building environments. Specifically...
February 17th, 2026