New European Bauhaus Germany
New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) was launched by the European Commission in 2020 to make the objectives of the European Green Deal visible and socially impactful. The initiative connects ecological transformation with cultural and social responsibility and sets new standards for building culture, living environments, and coexistence in Europe.
At the heart of the NEB lies a guiding vision that integratively combines sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion. This triangle of objectives forms the foundation for projects, processes, and experiments that aim to shape cities, regions, and our lifestyles in a future-oriented way. Rather than promoting standardized solutions, the initiative fosters innovative, place-based approaches that reflect Europe’s cultural, social, and ecological diversity.
In addition, four thematic axes guide all NEB activities:
- reconnecting with nature,
- regaining a sense of belonging,
- supporting vulnerable places and groups,
- shaping a circular industrial ecosystem and promoting lifecycle thinking.
The NEB follows a participatory and transdisciplinary approach. It addresses stakeholders from academia, arts and culture, public administration, politics, business, and civil society, inviting them to jointly develop and implement new ideas. The initiative thrives on the engagement of its community and on European exchange across disciplines and national borders.
“The New European Bauhaus movement is intended to build a bridge between science and technology and the world of art and culture.” — Ursula von der Leyen, Brussels, 14 October 2020.
National Contact Point (Policy)
The New European Bauhaus Policy National Contact Point (NEB Pol NCP) serves as the central point of contact in Germany for communicating, promoting, and advancing the values of the NEB. Since December 2025, it has been hosted by the Federal Foundation Bauakademie, which supports the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building in implementing the NEB agenda in Germany.
Over the coming years, numerous measures are planned to strengthen the New European Bauhaus in Germany — including connecting existing initiatives, supporting and showcasing projects, and establishing key communication channels.
The contact point is currently under development. We are continuously expanding our activities and warmly invite you to accompany us on this journey.
News
The programme for the NEB Festival 2026 has been published:
Every two years, the NEB Festival brings together international stakeholders in Brussels. A week full of events offers opportunities for exchange, networking, and inspiration in an international context.
This year, the focus is on the theme of “Affordable Housing.” We will be attending as the National Contact Point and look forward to meeting you there. Further information is available on the festival website.
Date: Tue, 9 June – Sat, 13 June 2026
Location: Brussels, Art & History Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire
Participation: Free of charge
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Our Tasks
The NEB Policy NCP bundles its activities into three core areas:
Information & Knowledge Sharing
- Providing information about the NEB, its structures, instruments, and stakeholders
- Communicating news, event announcements, and information on the NEB Facility and funding opportunities
Best and Next Practices
- Showcasing projects that implement and exemplify the values of the NEB
- Promoting knowledge transfer and exchange of experience to enable initiatives to learn from one another and generate new impulses
Networking & Community
- Strengthening the NEB community by building connections between initiatives, projects, and disciplines
- Fostering dialogue through joint events and networking formats to further develop the NEB initiative in Germany
Contact
Email: neb(at)bundesstiftung-bauakademie.de
Contact persons: Sarah Reiche (she/her), Abhinav Thakar (he/him)
Do you have questions regarding funding opportunities within the NEB Facility under Horizon Europe?
Our colleagues at the New European Bauhaus Research and Innovation National Contact Point (NEB R&I NCP) will be happy to advise you: nks-neb(at)ptj.de
Further information about the NEB R&I NCP can be found here.
Participate, Change and Transform
The New European Bauhaus offers many possibilities to participate with individual ideas, projects and competences:
- Become part of the community by registering as a NEB Partner. You can also visit the EU Dashboard to explore German and international actors within the NEB network.
- Through the NEB Lab, community members can initiate self-organised, innovative and practice-oriented projects. Learn more on the official NEB website.
- Every two years, the NEB Festival takes place in Brussels, offering opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and gain inspiration. From 9–13 June 2026, the festival will focus on the theme “Affordable Housing.” Find more information here.
Are you looking for funding opportunities to develop projects that make our neighbourhoods — in both urban and rural areas — more sustainable and liveable? The NEB Facility provides funding with an annual volume of approximately €120 million. You can find further information through our colleagues at the New European Bauhaus Research & Innovation National Contact Point (NEB R&I NCP), who offer guidance and support during the application process.
In addition, the NEB Prizes are awarded annually across several categories, with prize money of up to €30,000. Learn more here and discover the prize winners from previous years.
The NEB Academy (NEBA) was established in 2022 as an extension of the NEB initiative. It aims to provide new impulses for skills development and education in sustainable construction across all levels of the building sector. In Germany, the development of a NEBA Hub in the Berlin-Brandenburg region is currently led by our colleagues at Bauhaus Erde. General information about the NEB Academy can be found here.
Depending on the stage of your project, you can make use of NEB Tools — including the Compass, Investment Guidelines, checklists and more — to help align your work with the values of the New European Bauhaus. You can find the available tools here.