Innovation

FLIARA Project Celebrated General Assembly at the European Parliament

The FLIARA Project reached a significant milestone this month, holding its final in-person General Assembly at the European Parliament in Brussels on October 16th. The formal session, which gathered representatives from all 15 partner institutions, was hosted by Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Maria Walsh and coordinated by the University of Galway team. […]

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From Discarded Nets to New Futures: The Story of Sarah Khoudja and CuCilento

In the sun-soaked hills of southern Italy, among olive groves and the scent of the sea, French-born innovator Sarah Khoudja has built a quiet revolution. Four years ago, after leaving behind a demanding career in Brussels as a project manager, Sarah chose a slower, more purposeful life. The result was CuCilento, a workshop where discarded

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Saša Kržič: The Slovenian Pioneer Turning Tiny Greens into a Rural Revolution

In the heart of the Slovenian countryside, nestled in the small town of Borovnica, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking root—one tiny leaf at a time. At the centre of it stands Saša Kržič, a determined entrepreneur and innovator who has transformed a seed of curiosity into a thriving business and a national movement around

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From Lupins to Leadership: The Rural Innovation of Linda Kelly

In the heart of Baden-Württemberg, where fertile fields stretch towards the foothills of the Alps and the breeze carries a hint of Lake Constance’s freshness, an agricultural transformation is quietly taking root. At its centre stands Linda Kelly — organic farmer, innovator, and award-winning entrepreneur — who, alongside her husband and parents, is redefining the

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A Buzz of Change: Natalia Díaz and the Rural Revolution of Ecoalpispa

Nestled in the rugged hills of Icod de los Vinos in northern Tenerife, Spain, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one led not with banners or slogans, but with beeswax and resilience. Natalia Díaz, biologist and ecological beekeeper, is the woman behind Ecoalpispa and La Abejera, two intertwined ventures that are redefining rural innovation, one eco-wrapping at

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Applications Open for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators!

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have officially launched the 2026 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This prestigious joint initiative champions women entrepreneurs who are making a tangible impact through their groundbreaking innovations, whether they’re addressing climate change, advancing healthcare, or redefining the digital

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FLIARA Project Represented at Irish Sociology Conference Panel on Gender Equality in Agriculture and Rural Ireland

Dr Aisling Murtagh, representing the Horizon Europe-funded FLIARA project at the University of Galway, participated in a timely and insightful panel discussion at the Sociological Association of Ireland’s (SAI) annual conference held at University College Cork on May 8th. The panel, titled “Changing the Gender (In)equality Landscape in Agriculture and Rural Areas in Ireland: Challenges,

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Funding Matters: FLIARA Webinar Addresses Gaps and Opportunities for Women Innovators in Rural Areas

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ On April 30th, the FLIARA project hosted a high-level online webinar titled “3rd FLIARA Online Community of Practice Event: Bridging Private and Public Funding for Women Innovators in Agriculture and Rural Areas”, bringing together EU-level experts, business developers, academia, and rural innovators to explore ways to improve access to funding for

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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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