PROJECT TITLE
Empowering ADRION rural communities to innovate
LEAD PARTNER
Regional Union of Municipalities of Ionian Islands
OTHER PARTNERS
Foodscale Hub Greece – Association for Entrepreunership & Innovation Astiki Mi Kerdoskopiki Etaireia, DIH “Agrifood Croatia”, Central European Service for Cross-Border Initiatives Balkans, Vojvodina Development Agency Ltd. Novi Sad, ITC – Innovation Technology Cluster Murska Sobota, Foundation for sustainable economic development PREDA Plus, Limited Liability Company, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Tehnopolis,Chamber of Commerce Industry Craft and Agriculture of Venice Rovigo
DURATION
09/2024 - 08/2027
DONOR
European Union
PROGRAM
Interreg VI-B IPA Adriatic-Ionian (IPA ADRION)
PRIORITY AXIS
Supporting a smarter Adriatic - Ionian region
LOCATION
TOTAL BUDGET
1.757.463,87 EUR
TOTAL GRANT
1.493.844,28 EUR
INTERA'S BUDGET
120.092,50 EUR
INTERA'S GRANT
102.078,62 EUR
Short description
ADRURAL is a transnational project funded through the Interreg VI-B IPA ADRION program. Its goal is to empower rural communities in the Adriatic-Ionian region through innovation and smart solutions. The project focuses on challenges such as depopulation, climate change, and lack of infrastructure. It aims to establish networks and clusters to encourage cooperation and the development of innovations. In five countries, a pilot project (Mini Rural Living Labs) will be set up to test smart solutions in different countries of the region. The results will be shared through the Online Rural Empowerment Hub (OREH). Special attention will be given to the inclusion of young people, women, and vulnerable groups. The project will create transnational strategies and tools for the sustainable development of rural communities.

Interreg IPA Adrion 2021-2027 Programme