DAY 1 - 10th Dec 2024 How can we improve policy in a SMART way? Key insights from the #INSPIREproject ✅ Workshops align stakeholders on Smart Villages goals. ✅ Focus on challenges: depopulation, youth engagement, digital anxiety. ✅ Learn from best practices #SmartVillages

Exciting times in Milan! 🌍 On Jan 24, 2025, the #INSPIREproject was presented at the final event of the Horizon Widera #CROSSREIS project. The project’s goal: empowering rural communities through #digitization and #smarterpolicy solutions! #RuralInnovation #EUprojects

🚀 Exploring #SmartSolutions for rural challenges! At the #INSPIREProject meeting in #Zemgale 🇱🇻, stakeholders brainstormed smart solutions for 22 rural issues! Next steps? A Smart Village Hackathon & a study visit to Spain! #SmartVillages #RuralDevelopment #Innovation

🚀 Exciting progress with the INSPIRE - Interreg Europe project! Integrating Smart Village concepts into the LEADER strategy boosts rural sustainability and community engagement in Lahn-Dill-Wetzlar. Paving the way for smarter, more connected rural areas! shorturl.at/o7lH1

💡#INSPIREproject shaping the future of rural areas In Hesse, Germany, the second regional stakeholder meeting on March 11th, 2025 explored how #SmartVillage initiatives are helping rural communities thrive. What’s your take on digital transformation in #RuralAreas?

🌍💻 INSPIRE Project Drives Digital Transformation in Rural Ireland! In March 2025, key stakeholders in the Ballyhoura Region (IE) discussed digital tools, collaboration, and policy changes to boost rural communities 🚀🌿

💬 Two important #INSPIREproject meetings in Olsztynek (PL) focused on fostering cooperation between youth and the elderly in rural areas. Key topics: tackling loneliness, food management & expanding intergenerational projects 🌍 Find more: interregeurope.eu/inspire/news-a… 🚀

Hungary moves forward with #SmartVillages! At the 2nd #INSPIREproject Stakeholder Meeting in Budapest, @MGFÜ and partners launched a Smart Village pilot, shared local success stories, and planned future collaboration across Europe. 🌱💡 Next RSM stop: Tokaj 🍇

🚀 Next stop: #Cantabria! Partners of the #INSPIREproject will meet 27–28 May for 2 days of learning, innovation & field visits. Stay tuned! OPE Cantabria Gobierno Cantabria 👀interregeurope.eu/inspire/news-a…

Day 1 of our field visit in Cantabria with #INSPIREproject at Finca la Jerrizuela, hosted by CIFA. Exploring how tech, science & tradition help manage grazing lands, improve livestock welfare & fight wildfires. Ended with a Steering Committee at the Los Corrales Town Hall!

#INSPIREproject Day 2 in Cantabria! 📍 Workshop at Cervezas Dougall's 🍺 with @ctc_cantabria and REDR. Visit to @CIFP La Granja de Heras → VR, agri-tech, robotic milking & sustainability 🐄🤖 🙏 Thanks to OPE Cantabria + Gobierno Cantabria !

On 9 July, Ballyhoura Development CLG hosted the 3rd Regional Stakeholder Meeting of the #INSPIREProject. Discussions centred on #SmartVillages, rural digitisation &🤝sharing European good practices. Working towards a digitally inclusive & resilient rural Europe. 🌱

📍 Wetzlar, 28 August 2025 Organised by Institut für Ländliche Strukturforschung -IfLS, the 3rd Regional Stakeholder Meeting of #INSPIRE explored how the #LEADER strategy can support smarter rural development 🌱🤝 👉 Good Practice: Volunteer Fire Brigade of Lahnau 🚒 #SmartRural

🌍 Next stop: Sárospatak & Tokaj, Hungary 🇭🇺 Our 4th #Inspire partner meeting is coming Oct 7–8! Focus: rural economic development, SMEs & digitalisation. Stay tuned! #DigitalTransformation #SmartVillages #FutureOfRural #Innovations

Day 1 of the 4th #INSPIREproject Meeting 🇭🇺 hosted by MGFÜ — innovation, community & collaboration in action! 💡 FRAISA: advanced manufacturing 🍇 Hercegkút: local development & heritage 🍷 NAAR: tradition & teamwork 🤝 Partners shaping better policies! #InterregEurope

Day 2 of the #INSPIREproject Meeting 🇭🇺 hosted by MGFÜ — exploring Tokaj’s blend of tradition & innovation 🍇 🏛️ Sárospatak: heritage & wine tourism 🤝 LAGs roundtable 🍷 Grand Tokaj Winery: tech meets tradition 🌿 Helia-D: beauty & nature united #InterregEurope