Last week, the GRANULAR project successfully concluded its General Assembly and an international cross-visit in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Hosted by the Spanish Living Lab in Ourense from the University of Vigo from May 27th to 29th, the three-day event brought...
Brussels, 16 May 2025 – Experts, policymakers, and researchers gathered virtually for a dynamic session under the GRANULAR project, discussing how innovative tools, data, and policy frameworks can boost economic resilience and competitiveness in Europe’s rural...
On April 9, 2025, a focus group on “Universal Design and its Implementation in the Ignalina Region” took place at the Paliesius Manor in the Ignalina region, Lithuania. The event was organised by researchers Dr. Živilė Gedminaitė-Raudonė and Dr. Monika Belhaj from the...
From March 26 to 28, 2025, the French Living Lab in GRANULAR – Pays Pyrénées Méditerranée – hosted the first GRANULAR cross visit, featuring a three-day programme centred on Rural Mobility. In total, seven cross visits are planned within the project, each organised by...
Author: Maite Iglesias (AEIDL) March 18, 2025 – A total of 98 participants joined the latest GRANULAR webinar to explore the transformative role of Living Labs in shaping rural development across Europe. Organised by the European Association for Innovation in...
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe and Serafin Pazos-Vidal (AEIDL) The European Union is strengthening its commitment to integrating rural areas into its policies through enhanced Rural Proofing measures, as shown by the new Vision for Agriculture and Food and a dedicated...
Author: Maite Iglesias (AEIDL) On 5 March 2025, close to the International Women's Day, the High-Level Conference on Women in Leadership: Empowering Women in a Changing World shed light on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the fight for gender equality. Held...
Author: Carla Lostrangio, AEIDL On January 30th, the European Rural Parliament took place in Brussels, Belgium. Organised by ERCA, PREPARE and ELARD, this event was an opportunity to engage with policy makers and present rural needs and recommendations just at the...
GRANULAR is pleased to announce its collaboration with the FUTURAL project, establishing a partnership to address the unique challenges of rural areas and promote tailored EU policies for their sustainable development. While FUTURAL focuses on developing digital...
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe, AEIDL The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a report on Revitalising Rural Areas through Innovation and Entrepreneurship, analysing public and private initiatives that help train, attract, and retain talent...
