" New European Bauhaus | NEB Mentors Open Call 2026 "
New European Bauhaus | NEB Mentors Open Call 2026
Design and business strategy experts are invited to become NEB mentors
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About the call
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) is seeking independent external experts to join its 2026–2028 pool of NEB Mentors. Selected experts will support EIT Community NEB programmes and beneficiaries through mentoring and, where relevant, evaluation activities.
Mentors will support participants across the Grow NEB, Catalyse NEB, and Enhance NEB programmes to integrate the NEB values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion into their projects – from community-driven pilots to market-ready start-ups.
About the EIT Community NEB
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a joint initiative by several Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): EIT Urban Mobility, Climate-KIC, and EIT Food. Together, we combine the power of innovation, education, and entrepreneurship to bring the New European Bauhaus values to life through citizen-centred projects across Europe.
Project's mission is to make the green transition tangible, inclusive, and beautiful. Through various programmes, we help innovators transform ideas into tested solutions and viable start-ups that shape more sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality living environments.
INFO
AMOUNT
Mentor assignments are contracted and paid by Climate-KIC (Contracting Authority).
Indicative remuneration: €1,250 per assignment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
11 May 2026, 17.00 CET
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
Professionals, entrepreneurs and investors with 10+ years of experience and expertise in at least one of the New European Bauhaus challenge areas:
- Reconnecting with nature
- Regaining a sense of belonging
- Prioritising the people and places that need it most
- Fostering long-term, circular thinking
Fluent in English and legally able to work and invoice in the EU or Horizon Europe associated countries.
Available to support at least one mentee per year in selected programmes (Catalyse NEB, Enhance NEB, and/or Grow NEB)
APPLICATION DETAILS
For more information about the eligibility criteria and application details please visit the official NEB Mentors website.
NOTE
*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.
DEADLINE
2026-05-11
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
All EU Countries