This 2022 competition challenge concerns ‘the future of living, innovation for affordable, and sustainable housing districts’. The theme fulfils the objectives of the New European Bauhaus movement: to re-invent our current way of living to meet the goals of the European Green Deal. The EUSIC 2022 will reward the social innovators who ignite a cultural change leading to more sustainable living.

In the first stage, applicants will be required to submit a short application. Based on the four award criteria, the jury of independent experts will review and score eligible applications and shortlist a maximum of 30 applicants. Afterwards, the 30 finalists will be required to submit a full application of their original application, which will be evaluated based on the same four award criteria mentioned above. On this basis, the jury will propose three winners (ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd). Each winner will receive EUR 50 000.

Find complete information about the call, including eligibility criteria, award criteria, frequently asked questions and application form here.