InnovaWood is the European network for wood research, innovation and education with 70+ member organisations in 30 countries of Europe. IW chairs the Wood4Bauhaus Alliance of five European umbrella organisations in the wood sector. The network has 70+ member organisations in 30 countries, including RTO, higher education institutions, clusters VET centres, all related to the wood sector. InnovaWood connects innovation actors and stakeholders, supports the communication of EU-funded projects and engages in policy advocacy together with industry associations, other research networks and interest groups on both national and EU level.

EAAE European Association for Architectural Education is an international organisation of 150+ architectural schools aiming to advance the quality of architectural education and to promote the quality of architecture in Europe.

BOKU / European Bioeconomy University (EBU) is a network of eight leading universities in all sectors of the bioeconomy. EBU members share knowledge and educational formats, supporting each other in EU projects under Horizon, Erasmus, Marie Curie-Sklodoswka and other programmes. The BOKU University in Vienna holds the current presidency.

Buildings and Education in Wood Ecosystem for the New European Bauhaus
Grant no: LIFE23-PRE-IT-LIFE-BE-WoodEN/101148077
Period: 2024-2026
Budget: €1.1M€
Coordinator: University of Genoa, Department of Architecture and Design, Italy
NEBA partner: University of Primorska, SI

Digital Ecosystem for the New European Bauhaus
Aalto University brings together art and science and is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, architecture, art, art education, and media. The renowned Department of Architecture focuses on sustainable construction and is active in multidisciplinary research on living environments.

Rebuilding a Better Ukraine via the New European Bauhaus Academy
Main outcomes and synergies with NEBA: The overall objective of this project is to define and create the conditions for the sustainable operation of the NEB Academy Hub in Ukraine that can join the NEB Academy Alliance and utilise the expertise and resources the NEB Academy Alliance offers. In Ukraine the NEB community will be strengthened, the knowledge base expanded, and activities towards developing an NEB Academy Hub in Ukraine accelerated and readied for implementation.

Alliance of Centers of Excellence in Vocational Training for a Sustainable Habitat addressing the shortage of workers in the sector trained in the necessary digitalisation and green transition skills.
Project number: 101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE
Period: 2023-2027
Budget: 3.9 M€
Coordinator: AEICE Clúster de Habitat Eficiente, Spain
NEBA partner: CESEFOR, Spain

Academy for Transitional Skills in the Built Environment
Grant number: 101104419
Duration: 2023-2027
Budget: 3,9 M€
Coordinator: CleanTech Bulgaria, Bulgaria
NEBA partner: tbd

DigitAl and physical incrEmental renovation packages/systems enhancing envIronmental and energetic behaviour and use of Resources
Grant no: 101079961
Duration: 2022-2026
Budget: 13.8 M€
Coordinator: Tecnalia, Spain
NEBA partners: TU Delft, InnovaWood

Building A SustainAble Joint between rurAl and UrbaN Areas Through Circular And Innovative Wood Construction Value Chains
Grant no: 862942
Duration: 2019-2024
Budget: 10 M€
Coordinator: Tecnalia, Spain
NEBA partners: InnovaWood

Main outcomes and synergies with NEBA:

• Demo Building Southern France
• Woodlaunch digital supply chain visualisation app
• Open Innovation Platform “Innovate With Wood”

ReducINg the footprint of consumer products through public dialoGUe and innovative bio-based MAterials
Grant agreement no: 101135070
Duration: 2023-2027
Budget: 5.6 M€
Coordinator: Tecnalia, Spain
NEBA partner: InnovaWood

Anticipate changes, increase attractiveness, build skills and inclusiveness in the Woodworking Industries in times of crisis
Grant no: 101051974
Duration: 2022-2024
Coordinator: CEI-Bois, BE
NEBA partners: Wood4Bauhaus members CEI-Bois, EOS, EFBWW

Wood Sector Alliance for the New European Bauhaus
Coalition with the main EU wood sector umbrella organisations CEI-Bois, EPF, EOS, EFBWW and InnovaWood, connecting research, industry and trade unions. W4B is a full NEB partner and engages in open policy dialogue with all interested stakeholders to help sharing good practices about the Circular Economy and Green Buildings to maximise the use of nature-based materials, innovative building systems and smart solutions for the benefit of European citizens. 6 members, chaired by InnovaWood, BE.

European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP)
Multilateral, pan-European innovative policy dialogue on sustainable wood and circular bioeconomy. Initiative liaising with 27 member states, chaired by the International Union of Forest Research (IUFRO), based in Vienna/Austria.
Main outcomes and synergies with NEBA: WoodPop has set up five Technical Working Groups (TWG), which develop joint activities, recommendations and policy solutions on specific matters. Participation is open to representatives from public and private sector, interest groups, research organizations and networks, government officials and invited experts. Of special relevance for NEBA are TWG3 ‘Innovation and Research’ and TWG4 ‘Education and Vocational Training’, which is chaired by InnoRenew CoE.