RURACTIVE Partners Conclude Successful Third Meeting in Zamora, Spain

From September 16th to 19th, 2024, the charming town of Zamora, Spain, served as the backdrop for the third RURACTIVE partners’ meeting. This gathering was a pivotal step in the project’s journey to invigorate Europe’s rural landscapes through innovation and technology.

The event unfolded over four days of intensive collaboration and exploration. The Steering Committee kicked off the meeting with a review of progress and strategic realignment. This was followed by Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions and the General Assembly (GA), where partners united to exchange ideas and reinforce their commitment to rural development.

Highlights of the meeting included:

• Sayago: Showcased the “Monitoring of the Elderly at Their Homes” IoT system and the “Vital Heartbeat” initiative, which uses public totems to advance rural healthcare.
• Campos-Pan: Featured the “Crisol Labyrinth” Project, a creative hub for sculpture and education, and the “Comitas E-health” Project, offering telemedicine to alleviate long-distance travel for medical care.
• Almendra: Highlighted a successful agroecology venture by a young entrepreneur, recognized with the European Commission’s “Rural Inspiration Award” for its impact on local agriculture.

The meeting was hailed as a success, leaving participants enthusiastic and well-prepared to continue driving positive change in rural communities across Europe.

Discover more about the RURACTIVE Project here.