Project cooperationUpdated on 11 February 2026
Sustainability, co-creation and systems transformation
Founder and Chair 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
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
Offering: Methodologies for participatory, creative and inclusive NEB projects
- Completing the consortia
- Partner looking for consortium
- Design - setting the project scope
- 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-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
Gisela Beatriz Fortuna
President at Creamodite
Spain
Project cooperation
- 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-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
Damla Elif Başkurt
Project Development Specialist at Bursa Metropolitan Municipality
Türkiye