FUTURAL Project

🌱 Rural Europe isn’t fading. It’s transforming. FUTURAL explores how digital tools, grassroots action & smart policy are reshaping rural life. Read our blogpost, inspired by @FT & @MonocleMag! 👉 shorturl.at/yUec5 #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #ruralresilience

🐝 𝐊𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 🇬🇷 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭! Led by KIPA 👉🏼 shorturl.at/YhqjC Kythera is a pilot region of FUTURAL 🐝, with AUA boosting beekeeping through courses across rural areas. #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU

👋Introducing KEEP-GREEN! ☑️KEEP-GREEN is developing an integrated fire prevention and early detection system for forest areas. ☑️The solution advances proactive wildfire management in high-risk zones and vulnerable areas. ℹ️More info 👉 shorturl.at/ETw1g #HorizonEU

👋Introducing EW4Fthiotida! ☑️EW4Fthiotida is developing an early warning system for climate change risks in the rural area of Fthiotida ☑️The solution helps rural communities stay safe and resilient in the face of natural hazards. ℹ️Find out more👉shorturl.at/URQSz

👋Introducing 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗼𝗟𝗮𝗯! ☑️ WaterCoLab pilots smart water testing in Kozani 🇬🇷 with portable detection and cloud monitoring. ☑️ It helps local authorities manage risks instantly and boost rural health resilience. 👉 shorturl.at/wVBBP #HorizonEU #OpenCall

@FUTURALproject & @ADRURAL2024 join forces to drive smart, community-led rural innovation across Europe! A strategic 𝗠𝗼𝗨 for stronger rural regions. #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #ruralresilience #SmartSolutions

👋Introducing 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮𝟰𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻! ☑️ It engages citizens & helps SMEs in Tuscany codesign sustainable tourism–agri-food models. ☑️ It boosts the region’s green image & connects local businesses to markets and tourism flows. 👉 shorturl.at/cvqNb #HorizonEU

👋Introducing 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗔.𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲! ☑️ A gamified app + community toolkit to raise circular economy awareness among seniors in 🇵🇹 Portugal. ☑️ Co-created with users, combining play, tradition & sustainability for rural resilience. 👉 shorturl.at/9n0C7 #HorizonEU #OpenCall

👋Introducing 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗥𝗘𝗦! ☑️ 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗥𝗘𝗦 uses satellite data + machine learning to track water reservoir volumes in real time. ☑️ Smarter, low-cost water management for rural areas facing climate stress. ℹ️Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/O6IFD #HorizonEU #OpenCall

🌾 SynErgia Day 2025 took place at the Agricultural University of Athens, spotlighting #EUprojects. 💡 Ari Lomis presented FUTURAL, showing how Smart Solutions co-designed with rural communities support green transitions. #HorizonEU #RuralResilience #ResearchImpactEU

👋Introducing OLIWA! ☑️ OLIWA addresses challenges affecting rural olive-growing areas in Liguria 🇮🇹. ☑️ It does so through a Smart Decision Support System for efficient water use and tree health monitoring. ℹ️Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/OLhAt #HorizonEU #OpenCall

👋Introducing NUA! ☑️ NUA addresses climate change challenges in dairy farming regions. ☑️ It does so through high-resolution bioclimate indicators and data for forward-looking diversification strategies. 👉 shorturl.at/ctslA #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #OpenCall

🌱 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗡 #WorldRuralDevelopmentDay At FUTURAL, we empower rural innovators, farmers & citizens with digital Smart Solutions for resilience, inclusion & growth. 👉 futural-project.eu #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU

🌱 @FUTURALproject reviewed ~100 EU policy and governance frameworks supporting community-led rural innovation. Results highlight best practices, gaps, and recommendations. 👉 Read more: shorturl.at/4Qgy6 👉 Highlights: shorturl.at/GIuJC #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU

📢The FUTURAL 9th Newsletter is Online! 🥇Be the first to get our news and share our vision for smart and resilient rural areas! 🖱️Stay tuned for our latest updates. 👉Read our newsletter: shorturl.at/uWcu5

🤝Day 2 of the #FUTURAL Annual Meeting in Bucharest focused on reflection & collaboration! 🔍Partners explored the challenges, drivers & impact of community-led innovation in a hands-on workshop and a lively plenary. 💡On our way to fostering a more resilient rural future!

Day 1 of the #FUTURAL Annual Consortium Meeting has wrapped up in Bucharest! Key updates on: 🔹 Project progress and planning 🔹 Community-led innovation in MAPs 🔹 Smart solutions & Metasearch Platform 🔹 Open Call, business modelling, and policy frameworks ➡️On to Day 2!

👋Introducing ENCOuRAge! ☑️ENCOuRAge is bringing game-based cognitive training to older adults in rural areas! ☑️The solution empowers users to take charge of their cognitive well-being from home. ℹ️Find out more👉 shorturl.at/gZ14n #OpenCall

📅 June 3rd, 2025, marked a significant milestone: the 10 Open Call sub-projects embarked on their journey!

🖥️Missed our Policy Webinar? The full video recording on “Smarter, Stronger and More Competitive Rural Areas: The Way Forward for EU Policies” is now available to watch on YouTube. 🎥Watch now: shorturl.at/stWqj