INSPIRE Project - Smart Village Lab in the Midlands

Posted on 26 Sep 2025

The Wheel is working with European partners on the INSPIRE project to support inclusion, wellbeing, and growth in rural communities across Europe through Smart Village Labs.

What is a Smart Village Lab? It’s a creative hub - both physical and virtual - where community members can come together to share ideas, test solutions, and drive social inclusion through social entrepreneurship and innovation.

Right now, we’re bringing this to life in Moate, Westmeath. Over the next two years, you’ll see:

- Capacity-building workshops

- Sharing ideas to tackle social exclusion

- Pilot projects that promote social inclusion and put innovation into action in Moate and the wider Midlands

Want to learn more or get involved?

- Visit our project website, https://inspireprojecteu.eu/

- Contact CathyAnne at cathyanne@wheel.ie