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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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Exclusive Insights: The FLIARA Project’s Role in Empowering Women in Agriculture and Rural Areas

Across Europe, the contributions of women in agriculture and rural development are increasingly recognised as fundamental to sustainable regional growth. The FLIARA project is at the forefront of efforts to create a supportive ecosystem that empowers women as key drivers of progress in these vital sectors. FLIARA, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, is dedicated

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Draft Practice Abstracts, Illuminating Women-Led Innovations in European Farming and Rural Areas

The FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project is pleased to announce the availability of its draft practice abstracts (first batch), showcasing 10 compelling examples of women-led innovations across European farming and rural communities. These abstracts are currently in draft form and pending formal approval by the European Commission, but they are accessible

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Women at the Forefront: How Female Innovation is Reshaping Rural Europe

Across the diverse landscapes of rural Europe, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by women innovators who are challenging traditional norms and shaping a more sustainable future for their communities. This groundswell of female-led innovation has been brought into sharp focus by the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project, a Horizon Europe

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FLIARA Project Successfully Concludes 4th Community of Practice in Växjö, Sweden

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ The FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project successfully held its 4th Community of Practice (CoP) event in Växjö, Sweden. The two-day gathering took place at Växjö Campus of Linnaeus University. The CoP event in Växjö served as a vital platform, uniting rural and agricultural women innovators, policymakers, key

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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 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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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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