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Smart Villages Newsroom

This pages will provide the most relevant news related to innovation and 'SmartVillages'  that are being published by relevant actors working on the subject. These are not actions or news led by EPRI.

Rural innovation & social innovation

Rural innovation: Unlocking the power of social innovation in rural areas

May 26, 2024
rural vision

EU’s Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas: Key Achievements and Ways Forward

April 21, 2024

Empowering Rural Communities: Horizon Projects for Smart Rural Development

March 30, 2024
Rural pact

The Rural Pact: Empowering sustainable innovations and progress in rural Europe

August 3, 2023
Rural pact

New Podcast of DG AGRI – Rurality: Working for a more attractive and prosperous countryside in Europe

January 29, 2022

Launch of the Start-up Village Forum: delivering the vision for EU’s rural areas

January 29, 2022

How can we boost sustainable digitalisation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas?

October 31, 2021

China to pilot ‘digital villages’ to boost smart rural development in the country

July 24, 2020
iphone, smartphone, apps

17 ways technology could change the world by 2025. Potential rural digital game chargers?

July 24, 2020

The European Innovation Council awards €5 million to blockchain solutions for social innovation

June 30, 2020