EIT Culture & Creativity invites you to submit proposals for NEB Academy | Skills Infrastructure, designed to develop lifelong learning programmes that support the transformation of the lived environment.
This call focuses on creative, cross-sectoral skills initiatives that embed the New European Bauhaus values of sustainability, inclusivity and aesthetics into scalable educational frameworks.
Selected projects will address skills gaps in the building and lived environment ecosystem by developing practice-based learning offers for professionals, public bodies, education and training providers, and other relevant actors.
The call aims to build on existing assets and initiatives, connect regional ecosystems, and support financially sustainable learning models with long-term transformation potential.
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Milestones
Application deadlines
Deadline extended: 11 September 2026, 17:00 CEST
Call opening
9 June 2026
Evaluation of proposals
September - November 2026
Communication of results
End of November 2026
Publication of results
End of December 2026
Start of projects
January 2027
End of projects
July 2028
€ 3,500,000
Total financial support & allocation
€ 600,000
FUNDING PER PROJECT
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Number of grants: Indicatively 5 to 6 projects, depending on the requested budget of selected proposals.
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Reimbursement rate: EIT Culture & Creativity financial support may reimburse up to 100% of the total eligible project costs, subject to the maximum contribution available under this call and the approved project budget. To avoid double funding, costs already funded by other EU programmes or sources cannot be reimbursed under this call.
Reimbursement rate: EIT Culture & Creativity financial support may reimburse up to 100% of the total eligible project costs, subject to the maximum contribution available under this call and the approved project budget. To avoid double funding, costs already funded by other EU programmes or sources cannot be reimbursed under this call.
Number of grants: Indicatively 5 to 6 projects, depending on the requested budget of selected proposals.
Who can apply
This call is open to legal entities established in EU Member States and/or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, unless otherwise specified in the call guidelines.
Proposals must be submitted by multi-beneficiary consortia composed of a minimum of three and a maximum of eight independent participants, established in at least two different eligible countries, and including at least:
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one education provider;
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one public authority, public body, municipality, regional or local authority, or other relevant public-sector organisation; and
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one private organisation from the lived environment ecosystem.
Eligible applicants may include, among others, higher education institutions, Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers, training organisations, public authorities, municipalities, regional or local authorities, SMEs, companies, sectoral organisations, associations, foundations, NGOs and other relevant organisations active in the building ecosystem, provided that they meet the eligibility requirements set out in the call guidelines.
KPI requirements
Every consortium is expected to submit a proposal addressing the following minimum EIT key performance indicators (KPI) targets.
Mandatory KPIs:
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EITHE07.1 – Graduates from EIT-labelled programmes (minimum target: 390)
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EITHE08.1 – Successful participants in EIT professional courses and training activities (minimum target: 730)
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CCSI02 – Students / Professionals with new entrepreneurial skills (minimum target: 770)
Optional KPIs:
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Not applicable under this call. Additional KPIs can be proposed by the consortium.
Scope and topics of the call
The call invites proposals to develop lifelong learning programmes that contribute to transforming the lived environment through creative approaches and practices. Projects must address skills gaps by leveraging existing (NEB) legacy networks and initiatives and establishing financially sustainable, cross-sectoral models that can support regional systemic transformation.
Selected programmes will demonstrate the following list of characteristics:
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Skills and learning initiatives: Develop CPD, VET or other lifelong learning formats that respond to the needs of professionals and organisations working in the transformation of the lived environment.
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New European Bauhaus values: Embed sustainability, inclusivity and aesthetics into the learning design, delivery model and expected impact.
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Target groups: Address relevant target groups and sub-groups identified in the call guidelines, including education and training providers, the building ecosystem, public bodies and decision-makers, and civil society and creative practitioners.
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Regional transformation: Build scalable, financially sustainable models that can strengthen local and regional ecosystems and contribute to the consolidation and expansion of the NEB Academy.
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Creative contribution: Include creative, artistic or design-led approaches in the development and delivery of the learning activities, in line with the requirements described in the call guidelines.
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Learning quality: Define clear learning outcomes, delivery formats, assessment methods and evidence of learner completion to achieve KPIs and comply with EIT reporting requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Admissibility and eligibility criteria:
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For the admissibility, eligibility, evaluation and portfolio selection criteria please see the Call Guidelines. Please read these carefully before proceeding with your application.
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Please make sure you have a Participant Identification Code (PIC). If you lack a PIC, you will need to register first on the EU Funding & Tender Portal.
Application form
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Deadline extended: The application form will be available from 09/06/2026 until 11/09/2026, 17:00 CEST (Berlin time).
List of documents to be submitted:
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Budget plan and EIT Culture & Creativity funding template
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Gantt chart with project timeline and work packages
Please note: EIT Culture & Creativity may publish updates, clarifications or reasonable amendments to the call conditions before the submission deadline. Any updates will be made available on this call page and will apply equally to all potential applicants.
Key documents for your application
Important update – New Budget Template to use
Budget plan and EIT Culture & Creativity funding template
Eligibility of expenditures
Please note this template is subject to change
Subgrant agreement – Project agreement
Declaration of Honour template
EIT Culture & Creativity GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
Useful links to prepare your application:
EIT Culture & Creativity Strategic Agenda 2024-2027
List of participating countries in Horizon Europe
External link
EIT Culture & Creativity Code of Conduct
EIT Impact Framework (2022-2027) with codes
External link
Learn more through our webinar
This information session will focus on the call content, topics, and requirements, and on general procedures, such as the submission and evaluation process.
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Date: 24 June & 10 July 2026
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Time: 10:00-12:30 CEST (Berlin time)
Rewatch the recording of 24 June here or 10 July here. You can also download the presentation given during the meeting. Applicants are encouraged to check the call webpage regularly for updates.
Contact
In addition to the information sessions, applicants may submit their inquiries via the official EIT Culture & Creativity Contact Form.
This form should be used for all questions related to call content, technical aspects, thematic focus, administrative, financial, or procedural matters. The relevant team will review and respond accordingly to provide clear and aligned guidance throughout the application process.
Frequently asked questions
This FAQ section will be updated throughout the call period. Relevant questions received from potential applicants will be reviewed and, where appropriate, published here to ensure equal access to information for all applicants.