Localised and Urban Manufacturing, supporting creativity and the New European Bauhaus (RIA using FSTP)

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This funding program, under Horizon Europe, supports innovative Research and Innovation Actions focused on transforming manufacturing towards localised and urban models. It specifically integrates the principles of the New European Bauhaus to foster creativity, human-centric design, and sustainability, aiming to develop flexible, resilient, and community-engaged production systems.

Who is Funded for Localised & Urban Manufacturing

The primary goal of this program is to foster the design and demonstration of symbiotic and sustainable factories for decentralised, local, and urban manufacturing, aligning with the New European Bauhaus concept. This initiative aims to enhance flexibility, resilience, and urban transformation while minimizing transport costs and environmental impacts. It seeks to develop regenerative concepts, promote human-centric and participatory approaches with contributions from Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), raise the appeal of manufacturing careers, and improve SME access to flexible production capabilities in decentralised environments. Ultimately, the program contributes to a human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies, supporting social innovation and inclusivity within Europe's green and digital transitions.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Focus Areas

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, including a focus on green and digital technologies, circular economy, and human-centric design, primarily for prototyping and demonstration.

Type and Scope of Funding for Innovative Manufacturing

This section outlines the financial support available, specifying that funding is provided in the form of grants with an indicative budget for this specific topic and clear limits on individual grants and third-party financial support.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must meet specific conditions related to admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and project implementation. Special attention is paid to geographical coverage and the integration of human-centric and ethical considerations throughout the project lifecycle.

Application Procedure and Selection Process

The application window for this program is now closed, with a single-stage submission process that culminated in an evaluation to determine eligible and above-threshold proposals.

The program is rooted in the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring its mandate and operational guidelines are clearly defined by European regulations and work programmes.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total call budget: 55,000,000.00 EUR (for HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01). Indicative topic budget: 10,000,000 EUR (for HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-53)

Deadline

Deadline:

29.03.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries, specifically NUTS level 1 regions where defined. For Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Kosovo, Israel, Moldova, Tunisia, Ukraine, and potentially Morocco, the country as a whole is considered a single geographical area. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate.

Sectors

Sectors:

Construction and Building Materials, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Creative Industries, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Experimental Development, Applied Research, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

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