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Intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities aligned with the New European Bauhaus
Opens 5 May 2027
The EU's Horizon Europe programme expects to make 2 awards of €5.25 million each, from a total budget of €10.5 million. Applications close on 1 Dec 2027 (EU calls usually close at 17:00 Brussels time). Organisations in EU member states and Horizon Europe associated countries such as Türkiye can usually take part; the topic conditions control.
- Deadline
- 1 Dec 2027 (in 381 days)
- Opens
- 5 May 2027
- Grant amount
- €5.25 million per project
- Total budget
- €10.5 million
- Funding rate
- 70% for companies, 100% for non-profits Standard rule for this programme; the call can differ.
- Total budget
- €10.5 million
- Expected awards
- 2
- Type of action
- HORIZON Innovation Actions · HORIZON Lump Sum Grant
- Likely applicant types
- Companies, SMEs / start-ups, Non-profits, Universities & research, Public bodies From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
- Funder
- Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
- Reference
- HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-02
- Call
- HORIZON-NEB-2027-01
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Expected outcome
Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
• Demonstrated methodology is used by architects, spatial planners, designers and other relevant actors to identify the extent to which neighbourhoods [1] and communities [1] are intergenerational [1] .
• Demonstrated solutions for intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities are available to public authorities, public/private real estate developers and owners, and stakeholders involved in the green transition [1] of neighbourhoods.
• The demonstrated solutions make a significant contribution to intergenerational living and measurably advance the green transition in the neighbourhoods (for example in the field of sustainable mobility, accessibility, climate-resilience, water resilience, and/or biodiversity conservation).
Scope
Research shows that countries with lower age-related inequalities have higher levels of life satisfaction overall [5] , and that governments that balance the needs and interests of the present and future generations have higher levels of trust [6] .
There is an increasing body of research on solutions such as ‘independent living’, ‘age-friendly housing’ and ‘smart multi-generational neighbourhoods’ and their benefits. Although different more cost-efficient solutions have been developed over the years, the focus of investments remains on costly age-segregated housing and communities for older adults (such as large nursing homes and large assisted living facilities).
This topic will support the development of intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities that better address the needs of the different age groups, while simultaneously tackling various local challenges (including, but not limited to the demographic transition, climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, loss of cultural heritage, feelings of insecurity).
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Proposals are expected to address all of the following:
• Demonstrate a methodology to measure and monitor the extent to which neighbourhoods and communities are intergenerational. These may include digital platforms, smart sensing systems, or participatory data collection methods that enhance inclusiveness [1] , accessibility, and real-time insight. Among others, the methodology is expected to:
• Identify barriers (e.g. legal, regulatory, institutional) to intergenerational living in neighbourhoods and communities.
• Explore perceptions of the different generations.
• Determine the role of informal services (including culture, social and health care, and education), in fostering intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities.
• Demonstrate at least three solutions that promote intergenerational living in at least three neighbourhoods (in urban, peri-urban and rural areas) located in different Member States and/or Associated Countries. The solutions are expected to:
• Redesign neighbourhood spaces, functions and/or services, where possible building upon the cultural and creative sectors and analysing users’ perception. This includes multisensory perceptions as well as perceived beauty.
• Be adaptable to different local contexts.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document the demonstrated solutions. Based on the evidence, propose recommendations for their adaptation and uptake.
Proposals are expected to follow a participatory [1] and transdisciplinary [1] approach through the integration of different actors and disciplines.
This topic requires the effective contribution of social sciences and humanities (SSH) [1] 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.
In order to achieve the expected outcomes, international cooperation [11] is…
Who can apply
Consortium of at least 3 independent legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or associated countries, at least one in a Member State (Horizon Europe standard rule).
Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.
Topics
Accessibility Ageing Environment, resources and sustainability Intangible cultural heritage Involvement of vulnerable populations Participatory/Participation Social Inclusion Social Sciences and Humanities Social sciences, interdisciplinary Societal impact Sustainability Sustainable development and climate action Tangible cultural heritage Vulnerable users Wellbeing New European Bauhaus
Timing
Single-stage call. Next deadline 2027-12-01. The portal states the exact cut-off time (EU calls usually close at 17:00 Brussels time).
How to apply
- Read the full topic on the Funding & Tenders Portal: expected outcome, scope, type of action and the topic conditions, including any country restrictions.
- Register each participating organisation in the Funding & Tenders Portal to get a PIC.
- Consortium of at least 3 independent legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or associated countries (Horizon Europe standard rule; Türkiye is associated). Confirm in the topic conditions.
- Prepare Part A (administrative forms and budget, completed in the portal) and Part B (the technical description on the official template for this type of action).
- Submit in the portal before the cut-off time on the deadline day. Late submissions are not accepted.
From the call text
- Who can apply
- Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
- Company stage
- Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
- Single applicant or consortium
- Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for eligible countries, consortium requirements, budget and the application route.
- Where applicants must be based
- Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for eligible countries, consortium requirements, budget and the application route.
- Where to apply
- Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for eligible countries, consortium requirements, budget and the application route.
Where these facts come from
| Fact | Value | How we know | Taken from the source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 1 December 2027 “Single-stage call. Next deadline 2027-12-01. The portal states the exact cut-off time (EU calls usually close at 17:00 Brussels time).” | official data field | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Amount per applicant | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
| Total budget | €10.5 million | official data field | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Funding rate | 70% for companies, 100% for non-profits | programme standard rule | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Who can apply | Consortium of at least 3 independent legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or associated countries, at least one in a Member State (Horizon Europe standard rule). | programme standard rule | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Where to apply | Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for eligible countries, consortium requirements, budget and the application route. | read from the official text | 15 Nov 2026 |
Official sources
Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 14 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.
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