Apply to Become a Local Host and Empower Changemakers!What is Ignite NEB?Ignite NEB supports local organisations to run a full innovation journey that helps people turn ideas into real projects, start-ups or initiatives, create their own jobs, and solve challenges in their own communities.What Are We Looking for?We are looking for organising partners or consortia that:Can mobilise local communitiesHave an entrepreneurial networkCan support teams through idea → prototype → real-world testingHave experience in NEB-related fields (sustainability, design, culture, social innovation)Can provide or connect to:mentorsprototyping spaceslocal ecosystems (public, private, civil society)Have capacity for project, financial, and administrative managementWhat Do You Get?Up to €52 000 implementation budget per hostSupport from EIT Community NEB to deliver:Ignite NEB eventpeer group with other hosts across Europesupport in event design and promotionIncubation programmeEIT Community NEB mentors assigned to winning teamsexchange with other programmes tapping into the pipeline of Ignite NEB winner projectsIn-person gathering with NEB Changemakers across EuropeInformation SessionJoin the info session on Thursday, 9 April 2026 to learn more about the Call.Apply now