EIT Community Projects Shine at the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2025 were awarded on 30 September in Brussels during the second edition of the NEB in Regions and Cities event, with four EIT Community–backed projects among this year’s finalists. 

The prizes celebrate initiatives that embody the values of sustainability, inclusion and beauty – from community-led regeneration to climate-friendly design and social innovation. Out of 22 prize-winning initiatives across Europe, the selection of EIT-supported projects as finalists highlights the community’s role in fostering creativity, sustainability and social inclusion. 

Now in its fifth edition, the NEB Prizes have attracted more than 5 700 applications from across the EU, the Western Balkans and Ukraine – underlining their growing relevance and reach. Winners and runners-up receive between €15,000 and €30,000 across four categories, recognising both established projects (Champions) and promising initiatives from younger applicants (Rising Stars).

EIT Community Finalists 

• SORGI (Malta and Hungary) – Founded by designer Anna Horváth and backed by Climate-KIC, SORGI creates joyful, functional objects that merge product and interior design with social and environmental storytelling. 

• Social Impact Generator (Cyprus) – Supported by EIT Urban Mobility, this entrepreneurship hub in Nicosia’s Buffer Zone helps young innovators from divided and marginalised communities collaborate and build peace through innovation. 

• (Un)healthy Spaces (Slovenia) – Backed by EIT Urban Mobility, this initiative transforms neglected hospital grounds at Ljubljana University Medical Centre into restorative green areas for patients and staff. 

• Kopli 93 Community Courtyard (Estonia) – Supported by Co-Create NEB, this project focuses on reviving a heritage-listed cultural centre in Tallinn as a vibrant hub with a courtyard, garden, maketspace and workshop built from recycled materials. 

Award-winning Impact 

Two of these projects went on to receive special recognition. Unhealthy Spaces was named Runner-up in its category, while the Rising Stars Award went to Kopli 93 Community Courtyard. 

Inspiring Change Across Europe 

The EIT Community congratulates all finalists. Their achievements highlight how the EIT Community turns innovation into tangible impact – shaping solutions that advance sustainability, inclusion and growth across Europe.

Discover all the winning projects