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The NEB Prizes are open to projects and concepts implemented in the EU, in the Western Balkans and Ukraine. The fifth edition of the NEB Prizes will contribute to the EU’s efforts to improve housing affordability by awarding four ‘NEB Affordable Housing’ prizes to completed projects in the EU providing sustainable, inclusive, beautiful and affordable housing solutions in line with NEB values and principles.
The Prizes 2025 will be awarded in the four well established categories based on the thematic axes of transformation that guide the delivery of the New European Bauhaus:
- Reconnecting with nature
- Regaining a sense of belonging
- Prioritising the places and people that need it the most
- Shaping a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle
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A total of 22 prizes will be awarded in the Prizes 2025.
THE AWARD
The winners and runners-up will receive a monetary prize of:
- EUR 30,000 for winners of the New European Bauhaus Champions (Strand A)
- EUR 15,000 for winners of the New European Bauhaus Rising Stars (Strand B)
- EUR 20,000 for runners-up of the New European Bauhaus Champions (Strand A)
- EUR 10,000 for runners-up of the New European Bauhaus Rising Stars (Strand B)
- EUR 30,000 for the winners of the ‘NEB Affordable Housing’
In addition to a monetary amount, each winner and runner-up will benefit from a communication package provided by the European Commission (e.g., promotion in the European Commission’s social media and websites, assistance to produce a short video and support in promoting the projects).
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the New European Bauhaus Prizes should be submitted through the dedicated NEB Prizes platform and should be described in detail in the relevant application form. The application period will start on (14 January 2025 and end on 14 February 2025 at 19:00 CET).
The application should detail how the project or concept reflects and translates the New European Bauhaus values and working principles. It should also include elements reflecting the eligibility and award criteria which differ slightly for each strand (see below). Each application can be submitted under one category and in one strand only. Each applicant can submit multiple applications as long as they are related to different projects or concepts.
Applicants interested in applying for the ‘NEB Affordable Housing’ prizes must indicate in the application form their interest in applying for this prize. Only completed projects submitted under Strand A located in one of the EU Member States, providing housing solutions in line with the NEB values and principles are
eligible for this award.
Find more information on the prizes and the application process here.
