The European Commission has awarded the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2026 to 13 laureates from several EU countries, Ukraine and North Macedonia, as well as Japan and Brazil, which won the international competition of the awards. In their sixth edition, the NEB prizes reward outstanding projects, concepts and ideas that combine sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics, demonstrating how the lives of people and communities can be enriched by bringing together culture and technology, innovation and design.

The prizes were awarded in two strands: one for established projects (the ‘New European Bauhaus Champions') and one for promising initiatives from younger applicants (the ‘New European Bauhaus Rising Stars'). The 2026 edition also includes a special prize for water resilience and international prizes for projects from Brazil and Japan.

Alongside the NEB Prizes 2026, 20 small municipalities were awarded the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities. This highlights the crucial role these communities play in shaping a future that is more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. This new initiative is supported by a pilot project of the European Parliament. All winners received a monetary prize of up to €20,000 and a dedicated communication package, as well as targeted coach support and mentoring to strengthen their visibility.