Social and affordable housing district demonstrator (IA)
The Social and Affordable Housing District Demonstrator program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to drive comprehensive renovation of social and affordable housing districts. It emphasizes the creation of 'lighthouse districts' through cross-sectoral partnerships and human-centred innovation, providing replicable blueprints for sustainable and inclusive living.
Who is Funded
The Social and Affordable Housing District Demonstrator program targets a wide range of entities and individuals across the European Union and associated countries. Its primary objective is to foster integrated renovation approaches in social and affordable housing, focusing on human-centred solutions and sustainable development. The program seeks to mobilize diverse partnerships to achieve its goals.
What is Funded
This program funds projects focused on innovation and demonstration in social and affordable housing renovation. It supports a variety of sectors and emphasizes the piloting of new technologies and processes at higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to ensure practical applicability and scalability.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Social and Affordable Housing District Demonstrator program provides financial support in the form of grants. For this specific call, a total budget of 10 million Euros was allocated to support demonstrator projects within social and affordable housing renovation.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the specific topic description. These conditions cover aspects from application admissibility to collaboration requirements and adherence to broader EU principles.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Social and Affordable Housing District Demonstrator program involved a single-stage submission through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation and award processes followed established Horizon Europe guidelines.
Legal Basis
The Social and Affordable Housing District Demonstrator program is legally underpinned by a comprehensive set of EU regulations and work programmes, establishing its mandate and operational guidelines within the broader Horizon Europe framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
10,000,000 €
Deadline:
25.01.2022
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and associated countries, including diverse climatic and biogeographic conditions and settlement types in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Social Enterprises, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
Social housing residents, social and public housing associations, civil society actors, businesses, SMEs, start-ups
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Prototyping, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Innovation Council, InvestEU Fund, Digital Europe Programme (DEP), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Single Market programme, thematic smart specialisation platform on industrial modernisation, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
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