TURNS Research Funding & Networking Afternoon:
- Time: Tuesday 26 May at 12-15
- Venue: Lyhty Pavillion (Tampere University’s Main Building inner yard, City Centre Campus, Kalevantie 4, Tampere)
- Participation: Part I hybrid (NEB info) + Part II in-person only (NEB networking)
- Registration: Please, sign up for the event by 21 May by filling in this form: REGISTRATION
- In the form, you can choose which NEB Facility calls interest you the most.
- Confirmation, calendar invitation and Teams link will be sent to the participants one week prior to the event and latest by 22 May.
- The event is in English, free of charge and open to all. There are places for 35 participants.
New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a policy and funding initiative that makes green transition in built environments enjoyable, attractive and convenient for all. The initiative promotes solutions that are not only sustainable, but also inclusive and beautiful, while respecting the diversity of places, traditions, and cultures in Europe and beyond. Tampere University became a NEB partner in 2026.
Welcome to hear and discuss about the funding opportunities and partnership offered by NEB. The event is organized by TURNS research platform, INNATURE project and Tampere University’s preaward team.
Program
I Part NEB info
In-person and Teams
11:45 Doors open
12:00 Welcome & short introduction to NEB (Markku Pekonen, NEB NCP, Business Finland)
12:10 Experiences from the INNATURE project (Katja Maununaho, INNATURE + ASUTUT, online)
12:25 NEB partnership and collaboration opportunities with TURNS (Riina Lundman & Anna Koskinen, TURNS)
12:40 Funding for your research and innovation activities through NEB (Tampere University’s preaward team)
- What do you need to take into account when preparing a NEB application
- Presentation of 2026 NEB call for proposals
- Other EU funding opportunities for urban research
13:30 Preaward support for your application
13:40 Questions
Coffee
13:45 Coffee (Q/A continues)
II part NEB networking
In-person only
14:00 Networking workshop & NEB funding clinic
14:45 Questions and discussion
15:00 The official program ends
The place is reserved for our use until 15:45, so you are welcome to stay and continue the discussions.
More information: Riina Lundman / TURNS (riina.lundman@tuni.fi)