Deadline Date: September 15, 2026
The European Commission has issued a funding call to support the development and demonstration of low-disturbance prefabrication approaches for the deep renovation of multi-storey buildings, aiming to improve building performance while minimising disruption to occupants and construction sites.
The key expected outcomes of this initiative include a measurable reduction in the overall cost of deep renovation compared to current best practices, significant improvements in resource and energy efficiency, a measurable decrease in the number of days occupants are disturbed during renovation works, and a reduction in dust, noise, waste, and pollutant emissions as well as greenhouse gas emissions generated during construction activities when compared to conventional renovation approaches.
This call focuses on addressing Europe’s need to accelerate the renovation of its building stock through innovative, cost-effective, and occupant-friendly solutions. Proposals are expected to develop integrated renovation approaches that span the entire value chain, including building design, off-site prefabrication, on-site installation, maintenance, operation, and end-of-life considerations. A central objective is to enable deep renovation to nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) performance levels for multi-storey residential and non-residential buildings exceeding five storeys.
Projects funded under this call must demonstrate adaptable prefabricated solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into a wide variety of existing building conditions, including different wall materials, structural configurations, balconies, overhangs, and existing building services such as piping and utilities. The solutions should be flexible enough to accommodate real-world constraints commonly encountered in older urban building stock.
A strong emphasis is placed on reducing disruption to building occupants and users. This includes minimising on-site construction time, reducing the period during which buildings or their functions are unavailable, and ensuring minimal impact on comfort during renovation works. The approaches should prioritise rapid installation techniques, improved construction logistics, and efficient coordination between off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly processes.
The funding allocation for this initiative is €28,000,000 and maximum funding is around €7,000,000 supporting research, innovation, and demonstration activities under the Built4People Partnership framework. The programme is designed to accelerate the adoption of industrialised renovation methods that contribute to Europe’s climate, energy efficiency, and circular economy goals in the building sector.
Eligible participants include any legal entity established under national, European Union, or international law, including organisations from non-associated third countries and international organisations, provided they meet the requirements set out under the Horizon Europe Regulation and the specific conditions of the call. Applicants must register in the Participant Register to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC), which is required before grant agreement signature, although a validated PIC is not required at the submission stage.
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