New European Bauhaus 2026 Prize Awards submissions close on 17 March 2026 at 18:00 UKT. Please consult the NEB website for more information on eligibility and award criteria.
What are the NEB Prizes?
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values—sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty. Over five editions, the competition has attracted more than 5,000 applications and awarded EUR 1.54 million to 72 winners. The Prizes inspire regions, cities, and towns to embrace NEB principles, foster youth participation, and promote intergenerational dialogue.
Previous prize winners and runners up are available.
What is the focus of the NEB 2006 Prizes?
The Prizes 2026 will award 13 winners in the four new categories based on the thematic axes of transformation that guide the delivery of the New European Bauhaus:
- Enhancing Circularity, Sustainability, and Innovation
- Strengthening Local Democracy and Inclusion
- Arts, Culture, and Heritage as Drivers of Change
- Enablers for New European Bauhaus Transformation
This year under each of Strand A (champions) and Strand B (rising stars) of the NEB Prizes, there will be four category winners, one public vote winner and four runners up. The first two categories will be awarded EUR 20,000 and the last category EUR 5,000.
Additionally there is a special thematic prize. This year this supports water resilience. There will be one winner awarded EUR 20,000 and two runners up each to be awarded EUR 5,000.
Lastly there is an international prize. This year this supports Brazil and Japan. There will be two winners awarded EUR 20,000 and four runners up awarded EUR 5,000.
How do I apply?
Information on how to apply to Strand A is available. Information on how to apply to Strand B is available. We advise potential applicants to consult this information including eligibility and award criteria.
Please see the EC’s Info Days on the NEB 2026 Prize award submissions for more information on how to apply including a slide pack and video recording.
Last updated: 9 March 2026