Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for sustainable and beautiful buildings
EU-wide funding of research and innovation projects for the development of hybrid construction methods that combine conventional and innovative materials and techniques for sustainable and aesthetic buildings. Submission deadline: 01.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The objective of this funding topic is the development and validation of scalable, hybrid construction solutions that combine conventional building materials, products, and techniques with innovative, e.g., bio-based and circular economy-based, construction materials. The results should improve the sustainability, resilience, durability, and architectural quality – including aesthetics – of new buildings and renovations. Project outcomes will be evaluated using appropriate indicators and tested in realistic environments.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
- Subcontractor services
- Research and development costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Debt settlement
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
- Founders
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Legal entities from EU member states or associated countries
- Consortium of at least three independent partners from different countries
- Experience in transnational research and innovation projects
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Curricula vitae of the project management
- Ethics application
- Proof of legal and financial capacity
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the solution approach
- Sustainability aspects
- Architectural quality
- Scientific excellence
- Quality of the implementation and dissemination concept
Description
Under the Horizon Europe program, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects across the EU that combine conventional and novel, bio- and circular-based building materials, products, and techniques into scalable hybrid construction methods. The goal is the development and validation of future-proof solutions that not only meet resource efficiency and climate standards but also enhance the architectural beauty, durability, and resilience of new and existing buildings. Participating consortia must consist of at least three independent organizations from various EU member states or associated countries and have experience in transnational R&I projects. Funding covers personnel costs, material expenses, subcontractor services, and R&D costs up to 100% for projects with a volume of up to €4 million. Retroactive costs, debt settlement, or real estate acquisitions are excluded. The evaluation criteria include the level of innovation, sustainability impact, architectural quality, as well as implementation and dissemination concepts.
Interested parties include companies of all sizes, SMEs, start-ups, universities, municipalities, environmental NGOs, and non-profit cultural institutions that wish to test hybrid construction methods in pilot and demonstration projects. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2027. Submission is electronic via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (Call HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01). Required documents include, among others, a detailed project description with dissemination and impact plan, a financing plan, CVs of project leadership, an ethics application, and proof of legal and financial viability. Results will be verified in realistic environments and contribute to the implementation of EU strategies such as the Green Deal, New European Bauhaus, and Circular Economy Action Plan.
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