New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025 – Applications Now Open

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2025 celebrate innovative projects and ideas that exemplify the values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusivity. Since their inception, over 5,000 projects have participated, with 72 winners receiving a total of €1.54 million in prizes.

The NEB Prizes foster intergenerational exchange, inspire regions, cities, and communities to implement NEB principles, and give young talents the opportunity to showcase their concepts.

The application period runs from 14 January to 14 February 2025, and submissions are open to projects and concepts from the EU, Western Balkan countries, and Ukraine.


Categories and Competition Strands

The NEB Prizes 2025 will be awarded in four categories:

    • Reconnecting with Nature

    • Regaining a Sense of Belonging

    • Prioritizing the Places and People that need it the most

    • Shaping a Circular Industrial Ecosystem and supporting Life-Cycle thinking 

Each category features two strands:

    • Strand A: NEB Champions – For completed projects with clear, positive results.

    • Strand B: NEB Rising Stars – For concepts from young talents (aged 30 or under) still in the development phase.


New for 2025: Affordable Housing Prizes

For the first time, four NEB Affordable Housing Prizes will be awarded. These prizes recognize completed projects in the EU that provide sustainable, inclusive, and affordable housing solutions.


Prizes and Benefits

Winners and runners-up will not only receive financial support but also benefit from increased visibility:

    • Strand A: NEB Champions: €30,000 (winners), €20,000 (runners-up).

    • Strand B: NEB Rising Stars: €15,000 (winners), €10,000 (runners-up).

    • Affordable Housing Prizes: €30,000.

Additionally, the European Commission will provide a communication package, including promotion on social media and support for project marketing.


How to Apply

Applications are open from 14 January to 14 February 2025. For full details and to submit your application, visit the official application platform.

To help prepare your submission, consult the NEB Compass, which explains the values and principles of the New European Bauhaus.

Take this opportunity to showcase your project and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future!