INSPIRE

The INSPIRE project kicked off in October 2024 and supports sustainable and inclusive development of European rural areas by promoting social wellbeing and inclusion of rural dwellers and vulnerable groups.

Overview

To realise its objectives, the project provides a novel territorial typology of rural areas, sets up and operationalises “Smart Village labs”, and enhances governance frameworks and informed policy making through E-Democracy and user-innovation techniques, to eventually deliver a dedicated Rural Social Inclusion Policy Dashboard. It is funded by Horizon Europe.

A new informational video highlighting how to strengthen rural communities across Europe has been released. The video introduces INSPIRE’s vision of tackling social exclusion and promoting wellbeing by harnessing social innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-driven solutions. Viewers will discover the project’s work in 7 pilot regions, the role of Smart Village Labs as local innovation hubs, and the capacity-building opportunities to empower rural citizens. Check it out here.

View the project website here