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FLIARA Policy Booklet for Inclusive EU Rural Innovation

The success of the European rural economy hinges on its ability to harness all available talent. While research has consistently demonstrated the extensive, yet often under-supported, role of women in driving innovative practices across farming and rural enterprises, the persistent challenge lies in ensuring that high-level policy mechanisms genuinely reflect this reality. This is the […]

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Translating Research into Practice for Rural Innovation

The FLIARA project is committed to enhancing the innovative capacity of the European agricultural and rural sectors by ensuring that women’s expertise and entrepreneurial efforts are fully integrated into the innovation ecosystem. A crucial component of this mission is the effective dissemination of its research. This is the explicit function of the 2nd Batch of

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FLIARA Connects with Agrifood Trailblazers in Warsaw

On December 4, 2024, the FLIARA Project participated at the “Accelerating Innovation Through Women Leadership” event, a key satellite of the EIT Food Next Bite series. Representing Consulta Europa, team members Víctor Martínez and Silvia Pérez joined a powerful gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to advocate for the role of women in shaping the

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The FLIARA Guide to Female-Led Innovation

The key role of women in driving innovation within European agriculture and rural areas has historically been under-recognised, a deficit which limits the overall dynamism and sustainability of the sector. It is this systemic oversight that the FLIARA project was established to address. A central output of this significant research endeavour is the forthcoming Gender

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Swedish Symposium Highlights Systemic Barriers for Rural Women Innovators

A key symposium at Linnaeus University (LNU) in Växjö, Sweden, on 26 November 2025, brought together Swedish academics to scrutinise the vital yet often unacknowledged contributions of women to agriculture and rural development, alongside the persistent systemic challenges they encounter. The event was part of the ongoing efforts of the FLIARA project to cultivate knowledge,

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FLIARA Project Hosts Final Online Community of Practice Event, Celebrating Impact and Future Plans

On November 17th, the FLIARA Project held its final Community of Practice (CoP) online event, bringing together consortium partners and Innovation Ambassadors from across Europe for a morning dedicated to reflection, shared experiences and discussions about the project’s future beyond its formal end. The event opened with a welcome from Project Coordinator, Associate Professor Maura

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Gendered Mismatch in Rural Business Support Systems Threatens Swedish Development, Study Finds

A recent academic study published in Rural and Regional Development identifies a critical gendered mismatch within the business support infrastructure of rural Sweden. Researchers Annie Roos of Linnaeus University and Helene Ahl of Jönköping University, partners in the FLIARA project, argue that the current system fails to adequately recognise and support women-led enterprises, risking the

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Romanian Rural Women Demand Political Voice at FLIARA Event

Saschiz, Mureș County, Romania – Rural women from across Romania converged on the village of Saschiz on 30 October 2025 for a landmark event, “From Innovation to Political Action – The Voice of Rural Women”, organised under the FLIARA Project. The gathering successfully transformed local challenges into a national political agenda, advocating for a more

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FLIARA Consortium Holds Final Link Meeting as Project Nears Completion

The FLIARA consortium convened its final monthly Link Meeting this week, bringing together partners from across Europe to assess progress across all work packages as the EU-funded project enters its concluding phase. The one-hour online format, used consistently throughout the project, was credited again for keeping coordination efficient and focused. Speaking at the opening of

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Anca Veronica Marcu: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures in Rural Romania

In the heart of Transylvania lies Cojocna, a small commune of 4,300 people with a long multicultural history. It is here that Anca Veronica Marcu, the daughter of this village, is reshaping the way local leadership is understood—not just in her community, but across Romania’s rural landscape. “I think that innovation is really important,” she

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