Catalyse NEB 2027 Open Call
Grow your startup with the New European Bauhaus Catalyse NEB is the EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) accelerator for startups integrating sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion into their businesses, products and services. The New European Bauhaus is an EU initiative that aims to make places and ways of living more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. The programme will support 20 start
The official English text of the call comes from the European Commission's Funding & Tenders portal.
Source: eit.europa.eu source last read: 14 November 2026
Is my company eligible for this call?
EU direct call: eligibility depends mainly on the consortium, the participants' countries and their types of organisation. We cannot check these from your company details, so we do not tell you whether you are eligible. The criteria are in the official call.
free, by email
Who can apply?
In the source's words
Vállalkozások, vállalkozók, közigazgatási szervek, kutatók, hallgatók, egyetemek
Until when can you apply?
- Submission opens
- 29 October 2026
- Submission deadline
- 15 January 2027, 17:0062 days left
What is it about?
Official description
Grow your startup with the New European Bauhaus Catalyse NEB is the EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) accelerator for startups integrating sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion into their businesses, products and services. The New European Bauhaus is an EU initiative that aims to make places and ways of living more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. The programme will support 20 startups that address community needs in areas related to climate, food or urban mobility. How it works Each selected startup receives a €22 000 grant and tailored business support, including: tailored one-to-one business and design mentoring; workshops covering business development, communications and New European Bauhaus values; online and in-person networking activities; visibility opportunities throughout the programme.
Who can apply? Both EIT KIC partners and non-partners may apply. Applicants must: be a for-profit startup incorporated after 1 January 2022 in an eligible country: an EU Member State, a linked Overseas Country or Territory, or a third country associated to Horizon Europe Pillar 3; have a registered Participant Identification Code at the time of application; have generated at least €15 000 in revenue in 2026, secured at least €40 000 in investment, or participated in Ignite NEB; have received, or be seeking, venture funding and be at pre-seed, seed or, exceptionally, Series A stage, with no more than €1 million raised in total; have a Technology/Business Readiness Level of at least 4, or have participated in Ignite NEB; have more than 50% of shares owned by the founder and/or co-founders; meet at least ambition level 1 for each of the three NEB core values, as defined in the NEB Compass ; address at least one strategic focus area of a participating KIC. How to apply Complete the application form , select at least one strategic focus area, and submit: Proof of incorporation. Proof of revenue or investment received, except for Ignite NEB applicants. A pitch deck. For questions, contact neb@eitcommunity.eu . Join the info session To learn more about the Catalyse NEB 2027 call and application requirements, join the information session on 25 November at 17:00. Register for the Info Session Full eligibility criteria, timelines and application details are available here Apply now About this page
Ask about this call
Ask about the call, or write a working draft from your project idea. The answer is based on the call text we have (an AI draft); check it against the official source. A draft must be reviewed before you submit it.
Sign up free and ask your assistantLooking for an expert for this call?
Grant writers send you a quote — free, and with no obligation.1 expert takes on calls like this →
Related open calls
- SME Market Expansion Open Call 20271 December 202617 days leftHorizon Europe / EU direct
- RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science (RAISE pilot)24 November 202610 days leftHorizon Europe / EU direct
- MSCA Doctoral Networks 202624 November 202610 days leftHorizon Europe / EU direct
- Submarine Cable Repair Capacities - Works25 November 202611 days leftHorizon Europe / EU direct
- Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data26 November 202612 days leftHorizon Europe / EU direct
- Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in New European Bauhaus projects in neighbourhoods1 December 202617 days leftHorizon Europe / EU direct
Preliminary information — the official call is what counts.
Deadline
15 January 2027