Budget

The NEB Mentors program does not offer direct funding. Its value lies in free access to high-level mentorship from selected European experts, integrated into the NEB ecosystem and the EIT Community. There are no participation fees.

Key dates and deadline

Call opening: February 23, 2026 Application deadline: May 11, 2026 Format: online (with potential physical activities during NEB events) Mentorship program duration: specified after selection

Details

The New European Bauhaus is an ambitious European Commission initiative that reimagines how we live, build, and interact with our environment. NEB Mentors brings together innovators from diverse fields (architecture, industrial design, circular economy, social innovation, technology) with mentors who possess complementary expertise. The program is particularly relevant for startups and SMEs working at the intersection of sustainability, design, and technology, or those wishing to integrate NEB principles into their business models.

Eligibility

Startups, SMEs, individual innovators, and organizations from the EU or EIT associated countries Projects with a component of sustainable design, architecture, circular economy, or social innovation Alignment with NEB values: beautiful (aesthetic quality), sustainable (sustainability), and inclusive (social accessibility)

Additional information

How to apply?

https://www.eit.europa.eu/our-activities/opportunities/neb-mentors-open-call-2026