NEB Catalyse is looking for innovative ventures integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and design
The EIT Community's New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative has opened its doors for their Catalyse programme once again!
This call seeks innovative ventures integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and design beyond functionality in their business ideas – aligned with the NEB mission to improve quality of life and encourage green and digital transformations.
Is your startup (pre-seed, seed, or early Series A funding stage) addressing challenges related to food, climate, urban mobility, or manufacturing? And does it incorporate the three core NEB values of sustainability, inclusivity and aesthetics? Then apply today!
New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus is an environmental, social and cultural initiative that is guided by three core values:
- Sustainability: from climate goals, to circularity, zero pollution, and biodiversity;
- Aesthetics: from design beyond functionality, to quality of experience, lifestyle and well-being;
- Inclusion: valorising diversity, equality for all, accessibility, and affordability.
Supported activities
The EIT Community NEB defines four challenge areas, based on thematic axes of the NEB.
- Re-connecting with nature;
- Re-gaining sense of community and belonging;
- Prioritising the places and people that need it the most;
- The need for a long term, life cycle and integrated thinking in industrial ecosystem.
All applications must address at least one of the EIT Community NEB challenge areas mentioned above. For further details, refer to sections 3.1 and 3.3 of the Call Manual.
Support provided to start-ups
Selected start-ups will receive EUR 20,000 in cash, as well as business and entrepreneurship support, plus access to the EIT Community NEB ecosystem. Activities should address specific social challenges, provide measurable outcomes, and demonstrate scalability. For more details, see section 3.4 of the Call Manual.
Who can apply?
This call is open to start-ups established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Incorporated after January 1, 2020.
- Be in the pre-seed, seed, or early Series A funding stage, with a TRL/BRL of 4 or higher.
- Commit to signing a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) before programme start.
- Demonstrate financial standing through revenue, investment, or prior participation in the Grow NEB programme.
Applicants must also select at least one of the Strategic Focus Areas detailed in appendix C of the Call Manual. Participation from the culture and creative sectors is strongly encouraged. A dedicated slot will be reserved for a start-up previously involved in the Grow NEB programme. For eligibility details, see sections 3.3 and 5.1 of the Call Manual.
Funding allocation
The Catalyse NEB programme will support 12 start-ups, each receiving up to EUR 50,000 in subgrants and in-kind services, totalling EUR 600,000.
Key dates
Call opening: November 26, 2024
Info session: December 11, 2024 2PM - 3PM | Registere here
Call closing: February 3, 2025, 17:00 CEST
Programme start: May 12, 2025
How can you apply?
Please read the Call Manual carefully. Detailed guidance on the application process is provided in section 4 of the Call Manual.
If you have any questions, please contact the EIT Community NEB team: marianne.lemberger@eitfood.eu
How to apply: Refer to the Call Manual for all instructions and links to the portal.
All proposals and required documents must be submitted via the Award Force platform.
Deadline: February 3, 2025, 17:00 CEST