Updated on 11 February 2026
Sustainability, co-creation and systems transformation
Chair and Co-Founder at EmBold Foundation
Netherlands
About
EmBold Foundation works on EU and international projects at the intersection of people, planet and innovation.
We contribute to NEB projects through sustainability- and systems-oriented approaches, combining implementation-focused research, co-creation and capacity building. Our work supports neighbourhood-scale transformation, reuse of spaces, circular economy approaches and innovation uptake aligned with NEB values.
Role in consortium:
WP lead or co-lead on sustainability integration, co-creation and participation, systems transformation, capacity building, impact and dissemination.
Looking for partners:
Universities, research centres, municipalities, design and innovation hubs, SMEs and NGOs developing NEB 2026 proposals on sustainable neighbourhoods, regeneration and reuse of spaces.
Topic
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-01: Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the NEB
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-01: Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02: Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in NEB projects in neighbourhoods
Type
- Partner looking for consortium
Organisation
Similar opportunities
Project cooperation
Offering co-creation, citizen engagement and policy innovation partner
- Partner looking for consortium
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03: Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-01: Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the NEB
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02: Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in NEB projects in neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-01: Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods
Beatriz Ramírez
Executive director at NESI Foum (New Economy and Social Innovation Foundation)
Spain
Project cooperation
Seeking Consortia and Partners for NEB HEU Calls!
- Partner looking for consortium
- Ideation - identifying the project idea
- Drafting - writing the project proposal
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03: Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-01: Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the NEB
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02: Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in NEB projects in neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-01: Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods
Steven Stavrou
Co-Founder, Director of Strategy & Impact @ SocialTech Lab at SocialTech Lab
Cyprus
Project cooperation
Municipality seeking to join NEB 2026 consortium as Pilot City and Project Partner
- Completing the consortia
- Consortium seeking partners
- Partner looking for consortium
- Design - setting the project scope
- Ideation - identifying the project idea
- Drafting - writing the project proposal
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03: Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-01: Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the NEB
- NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02: Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in NEB projects in neighbourhoods
- NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
- NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-01: Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods
Dilek kevek
project specialist at Manisa metropolitan municipality
Türkiye