HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS - Beautiful, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods for communities

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    Horizon Europe: New European Bauhaus Facility

Horizon Europe: New European Bauhaus Facility – Research and Innovation Funding

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers, organisations, and interdisciplinary teams to apply for funding under the Horizon Europe: New European Bauhaus Facility.

This programme supports projects aligned with the European Commission’s political guidelines 2024–2029, addressing key priorities in sustainable prosperity, social well-being, and quality of life. Projects are expected to tackle urgent societal challenges related to food security, water management, and nature conservation, while fostering innovation in the built environment and spatial planning.

Call Theme

Sustainable Prosperity, Societal Well-being, and Environmental Resilience

The funding destination promotes projects that:

  • Enhance Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness

  • Support people and communities, strengthening social models and cohesion

  • Sustain and improve quality of life through environmental, social, and technological innovation

Eligible Research Areas

Projects may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Built Environment & Spatial Planning

  • Homelessness and social inclusion initiatives

  • Food security and sustainable urban/rural development

  • Water resource management

  • Nature conservation and biodiversity enhancement

General Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

  • Academic institutions

  • Commercial or private sector organisations

  • Government or public sector agencies

  • Non-profit organisations

Eligible participants may include:

  • Early career and emerging professionals

  • Mid-career to established experts in relevant fields

Funding and Project Duration

  • Maximum award amount: EUR 4,500,000 per project

  • Projects should demonstrate high impact, scalability, and innovation potential in addressing the outlined themes

  • Funding can support collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral initiatives

Application Deadline

01 December 2026

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects should aim to:

  • Develop innovative solutions for sustainable urban and rural development

  • Address societal challenges related to food, water, and environmental quality

  • Generate outputs that inform policy, practice, and academic discourse

  • Strengthen interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral partnerships

Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to:

  • Review the Horizon Europe: New European Bauhaus Facility guidance documents carefully

  • Prepare a detailed project proposal, including budget, methodology, expected impact, and partnership plan

  • Submit applications through the official Horizon Europe submission portal

Interested KNUST researchers and partners are advised to contact the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) for institutional support and guidance prior to submission.