On Tuesday, May 12, as part of the launch of the new NEB Facility 2026 calls for proposals, an in-person event will be held to raise awareness of these and other opportunities within the New European Bauhaus ecosystem. This Infoday will take place in Madrid, specifically at the facilities of the Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSAM) of the Polytechnic University, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The event is an ideal opportunity not only to deepen understanding of the NEB’s structure in Spain but also to establish strategic contacts, identify potential partners, and lay the groundwork for strong consortia to participate in this year’s Horizon NEB calls for proposals.
The event will also feature the participation of the NEB’s National Contact Points (NCPs) in Spain, who are also the event organizers. Specifically, the General Secretariat for Urban Agenda and Architecture of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda will serve as the NCP Policy, while the CDTI and the FECYT of the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities will serve as the NCP Research and Innovation. The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) will also participate, leading the organization of a B2B meeting among participants to foster cooperation and the exchange of knowledge.
What can you expect from the event on May 12?
The event will feature informational sessions on the NEB ecosystem in Spain and the new Horizon NEB 2026 calls for proposals, as well as two panel discussions with leading stakeholders in the context of the European Commission’s initiative in our country.
It will also offer participants who wish to do so the opportunity to take part in a pitching session. This is a brief oral presentation in which they can present their idea or project to facilitate meetings with potential future partners working on the same themes of NEB, sustainability, quality, and inclusion.
After the morning sessions, and during the afternoon, ETSAM will provide a space for participants to meet in B2B sessions, arranged in advance through the registration platform, linked here.
In addition, you may request meetings with NCP R&I representatives to address strategic questions. This website will also be used to manage the submission of applications for the pitching session, in accordance with the provided instructions. Regarding the selection criteria, applications will be reviewed in the strict order in which they are received until a maximum of 8 presenters has been selected.
The complete event agenda, in spanish, is attached below:
9.30-9.45 RECEPCIÓN Y BIENVENIDA.
9:45-10:10. Apertura Institucional.
- Manuel Blanco Lage. Catedrático Emérito. Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid.
- Marta Cañavate Martínez. Coordinadora Gabinete Secretaría General de Agenda Urbana, Vivienda y Arquitectura. Punto Nacional de Contacto NEB Policy. MIVAU.
- Guillermo Álvarez. Jefe del Dpto. de Retos Sociales, Dirección de Políticas de Innovación. CDTI. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades.
- Jesús Rojo González. Jefe de Área de Programas Europeos y Transferencia Tecnológica. Fundación para el Conocimiento Madri+d – EEN Madrid.
10:10 – 10:25. Introducción a la NEB Facility: estructura y oportunidades.
- Carlos Toledo Rey. CDTI. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Punto Nacional de Contacto NEB Horizon Europe.
10:25 – 10:45. NEB: una aproximación desde la calidad de la arquitectura.
- Jose Antonio Tallón Iglesias. Jefe de Unidad de Apoyo de la Dirección General de Arquitectura y Agenda Urbana. MIVAU.
10:45 – 11:30. Oportunidades Work Programme 2026-2027. Destinations.
- Adeline Marcos Talva [FECYT] / Carlos Toledo Rey [CDTI]. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Puntos Nacionales de Contacto NEB Horizon Europe.
11:30 – 12:00 PAUSA/ CAFÉ/ NETWORKING.
12:00 – 12:15 Servicios de apoyo de la EEN Madrid.
- Reyes Sansegundo Romero / Maria Alejandra Saleme Daza. Gestoras de Proyectos Europeos y de Transferencia de Tecnología de la Fundación para el Conocimiento Madri+d. Coordinadora de la EEN Madrid.
12:15 – 13:00 Sesión de Pitches.
- Presenta: Adeline Marcos Talva. FECYT. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Punto Nacional de Contacto NEB Horizon Europe.
13:00 – 13:30 Mesa Redonda: ecosistema NEB en España.
- NEB Lighthouse Demonstrator: SeaLabHaus. Fundación Thyssen Bornemisza TB21. Nicolas Gharbi. Director de Asuntos Públicos y Advocacy.
- NEB Local Chapter España: UrbaActivistas. Satellite Event en el NEB Festival 2026. Nuria Prior. Managing Director EuroVértice Consultores.
- NEB Prize España.
- NEB EUI: Proyecto SHARE de vivienda intergeneracional en Fuenlabrada. European Urban Initiative. Cesar Jimenez de Tejada. Co-fundador Entresitio.
- NEB Partner: Observatorio 2030 CSCAE. Mari Ángel López Amado. Directora (moderación).
13:30 – 14:00. Mesa Redonda: proyectos inspiradores Horizonte Europa NEB R&I 2025.
- Neuro-Rebuild. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
- Street Revival. Ayuntamiento de Murcia.
- REGEN4BE. CIRCE Centro Tecnológico.
- TRUEHOME. Visesa Sociedad pública de Vivienda Euskadi, Tecnalia.
14:00 – 14:05. Cierre del Infoday.
14:05 – 15.00. LUNCH/NETWORKING.
15:00 – 17:00. Encuentros B2B.
- Reuniones Bilaterales de Apoyo a Participantes. Entre participantes y con Horizon NCP CDTI / FECYT (previa solicitud).
17:00. Cierre de la jornada.
Save the date—May 12—to attend this must-attend event for anyone interested in the work of the New European Bauhaus initiative and Horizon Europe. Free online registration will be available until May 7.
