Open Calls
Financial Support for Third Parties
Within the framework of the PoliRuralPlus project, a series of four open calls are anticipated. These calls are designed to attract and fund innovative proposals that align with the project’s overarching aims. The primary objective of these calls is to extend the impact of the PoliRuralPlus initiative, exploring new methodologies, technologies, and strategies for rural-urban development.
The calls aim to:
- Encourage innovative approaches to rural development that can be replicated or scaled across different regions.
- Promote collaboration among stakeholders from various sectors, including technology, agriculture, and regional planning, to address rural challenges in a holistic manner.
- Generate insights and solutions that can inform policy and practice, contributing to the broader objectives of balanced rural-urban development.
Maximum support for one organisation across all calls can be 60.000 Euro.
- Objective: To mobilise local stakeholders, IT experts, and regional advisors, leveraging AI/DL tools to illuminate their potential in transforming rural-urban interactions, and fostering community-driven innovations.
- 9 proposals to be funded.
- Expected opening date: January 2025
Expected Results:
- Successful Hackathon/Ideathon events across EU regions, showcasing the impact of AI/DL tools on rural-urban dynamics.
- Active engagement of local stakeholders, leading to the creation of prototypes and solutions that integrate technology with local insights.
- A dedicated budget of 10.000 EUR for each region to support participation and innovation.
- Objective: To curate and support innovative solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities within rural-urban dynamics, showcasing the adaptability and applicability of these solutions across the EU.
- 5-15 proposals to be funded.
- Expected opening date: May 2025
Expected Results:
- Funding and support for new use cases that offer innovative approaches to rural-urban interaction challenges, with financial support ranging from 30.000 to 100.000 EUR based on their complexity and potential impact.
- Encouragement of collaboration across single and multi-organizational teams to foster a wide range of solutions.
- Objective: To refine and augment existing models of rural-urban interactions with new, innovative approaches that address specific challenges, ensuring continuous improvement and sustainability.
- 7-15 proposals to be funded.
- Expected opening date: May 2025
Expected Results:
- Proposals that offer significant improvements and added value over existing models, with selected initiatives receiving up to 25.000 EUR based on their scope and potential.
- Integration of 7-15 initiatives that align with PoliRuralPlus objectives, ensuring continuous innovation and improvement in rural-urban dynamics.
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