Project

InnovationGUIDE - Circular Economy Rural Innovation Ecosystem

Working with multi-stakeholders to develop a path and innovation guidance tool to promote rural innovation ecosystems in NL, Malta, Spain and Türkyie.

Date Published
21 Apr 2026
Project Type
Research and Capacity Development
Project Status
Active
Project Website
https://innoguide.eu/
Authors
Dr. Sanae Okamoto Dr. Serdar Türkeli

Funded by: European Union

In rural landscapes, innovation often falters due to disjointed networks and limited resources, hindering economic growth. Lacking cohesive strategies, these areas grapple with challenges that stifle entrepreneurship and job creation. With this in mind, the EU-funded InnovationGUIDE project is designed to unite Dutch, Maltese, Spanish, and Turkish experiences in a collaborative effort to map regional needs, fostering inclusive economic growth and bridging the rural-urban divide. Specifically, the project is aligned with the European Commission’s Innovation Agenda, bridging the gap between less represented regions and a more integrated European ecosystem. This initiative stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in overcoming disparities.

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