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FLIARA Project Launches Toolkit to Promote Women-Led Innovation in Rural Europe

Today marks the official launch of the FLIARA Toolkit, a key milestone in the FLIARA project’s ongoing effort to enhance the visibility, recognition, and support of women-led innovations in agriculture and rural areas across the European Union. Developed as a dynamic and user-friendly platform, the Toolkit compiles the knowledge, methodologies, and findings generated throughout the […]

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FLIARA Ambassador Ursula Kelly Honoured at IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025

Dublin, Ireland – FLIARA Project Innovation Ambassador Ursula Kelly has been recognised for her outstanding achievements, winning the prestigious Family Businesswoman of the Year award at the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025. The ceremony, held on Friday, April 25th, in Dublin, celebrated the accomplishments of leading women across various sectors in Ireland.

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FLIARA Project Powers Forward in Its Final Year: Policy, Innovation, and Impact at the Forefront

As the FLIARA Project enters its final stretch, the consortium continues to demonstrate unwavering momentum through impactful activities, strategic collaboration, and meaningful outcomes across Europe. The FLIARA Link meeting celebrated on April 24, 2025 was a testament to this ongoing drive, celebrating recent achievements while laying the groundwork for key deliverables and the upcoming final

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FLIARA Research Presented at International Entrepreneurship Conference Highlights Rural Support System Mismatches

Findings from the FLIARA project were recently presented at the prestigious 10th Annual Entrepreneurship as Practice Conference held at Jönköping International Business School. The presentation, delivered by project researchers Annie Roos (Linnaeus University) and Helene Ahl (Jönköping University), focused on critical mismatches within the Swedish rural business support system as it pertains to women entrepreneurs.

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Slovenian Innovators Highlight Gender Dynamics and Sustainable Solutions in Rural Areas at University of Ljubljana Roundtable

Four inspiring Slovenian female innovators and social entrepreneurs, deeply rooted in rural Slovenia, shared their journeys and insights on the challenges and advantages of being women in agriculture and rural areas during a lively roundtable discussion held on March 18th, 2025. The event, organised by the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Arts as part of

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Building Inclusive Rural Futures: The FLIARA Webinar on Gender Equality and Innovation

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ On March 27, 2025, The FLIARA Project held an online event, “Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action,” convening leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to delve into the crucial intersection of gender equality, rural development, and innovation. The webinar spotlighted the pivotal role women play in shaping sustainable rural

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Empowering Women in Agrifood Launches 2025 Edition: Applications Now Open!

The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme, a leading initiative by EIT Food, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 edition and the opening of applications for aspiring and early-stage women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector. Entering its 6th year, EWA continues its mission to equip talented women with the essential tools and

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FLIARA Project: Slovenian Researchers Chart Path for Women-Led Innovation in European Rural Development

Insights from the ongoing FLIARA project, originally detailed in a Slovenian report by researchers from the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Arts, highlight the crucial role of women in driving sustainable rural development across Europe. This three-year initiative (2023–2025), funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, aims to identify, encourage, and support diverse innovative

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GRASS CEILING Project’s European Policy Forum Highlights EU Funds’ Role in Supporting Rural Women

A recent session of the European Policy Forum, a part of the GRASS CEILING project, convened over 110 participants to discuss enhancing support for rural women and women farmers across Europe, with a specific focus on EU funds. The online event, held on March 24, 2025, spotlighted how public policies can better support women in

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Empowering Women-led Startups: WE-RISE Open Call Now Open

The FLIARA project is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for women-led startups in GreenTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech. The WE-RISE initiative has launched its 1st Open Call, aiming to empower under-represented female entrepreneurs through funding and tailored support. About WE-RISE WE-RISE focuses on amplifying the market presence of high-potential women-led startups, particularly from emerging European

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