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GeoAI meets LLMs – Intelligent agents for enhanced decision-making

Watch the Video: How GeoAI + LLMs = Smarter, Location-Aware Decisions

8 Jun 2025 • Matúš Botek (FIT CTU)

Discover how the fusion of geospatial AI and large language models (LLMs) is transforming the way we make decisions. In our latest video, we compare standard LLM outputs (like those from ChatGPT) wit

Unlocking Regional Innovation Potential with OpenStreetMap and PoliRuralPlus

By Otakar Čerba, Department of Geomatics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen

25 May 2025 • Sarka Horakova (CCSS)

A Modern Approach to Mapping InnovationIn today's data-driven world, having detailed, current information about a region’s innovation potential is crucial for smart planning and investment. A re

Cross-border visit

Cross-border Farming with a Lake View – Insights from the Sitter Organic Farm at the Vltava Reservoir - Visit to the Sitter Organic Farm on March 25, 2025

19 May 2025 • Johanna Trager, Karin Haslböck

At the scenic Vltava Reservoir, the cows of the Sitter organic farm graze with a panoramic view of the lake. This unique farm operates on both sides of the border – in Bavaria and in Bohemia – offeri

Beyond the numbers – how statistics help us listen to our communities

16 Apr 2025 • Dzintars Močs, Vidzeme Planning Region

On April 4, the Vidzeme Planning Region organized a thematic working group, bringing together local government development and planning specialists, geographical information system specialists, repre

AgriFusion: Exploring Opportunities for Malta's Agricultural Sector

27 Mar 2025 • Maria Elena Muscat

The AgriFusion initiative was a small-scale effort aimed at fostering discussions on challenges and opportunities in Malta’s agricultural sector. Led by The Veg Box Ltd and supported by the PoliRur

Vidzeme Planning Region lays the foundations for a development monitoring system

Advancing data-driven development monitoring for sustainable growth

21 Mar 2025 • Dzintars Močs, Vidzeme Planning Region

To promote sustainable regional development and strengthen data-driven decision-making, Vidzeme Planning Region (VPR) continues to develop a regional development monitoring system framework within th

Water in Rural Finland: Challenges and Solutions

Mallusjoki habitability workshop 20.3.2025 - fresh- and wastewater in cooperation with Päijänne-Leader

21 Mar 2025 • Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet in rural Finland, ensuring a consistent and safe water supply remains a challenge. This was the focus of a recent theme night discussion in Päi

Exploring Circular Economy Business Opportunities in County Monaghan

Workshop Report

20 Mar 2025 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam

As part of the PoliRuralPlus Outreach Open Call initiative, MCA Consulting, in collaboration with Monaghan Integrated Development and Monaghan Local Enterprise Office, organized a strategic workshop

DEMO-IT project results

The activities, challenges and suggestions from the SFSC local actors

11 Mar 2025 • Tinada

The DEMO-IT project aimed to facilitate the exchange of experiences and identify stakeholders’ needs for developing and promoting Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) models in Apulia, Italy. Through a com

DigiStake: Key Achievements, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Digistake View made by AI PoliruralPlusAdvisor

10 Mar 2025 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture

As the DigiStake project concludes, we take a moment to reflect on its key achievements, challenges faced, and insights gained. Over the course of the project, we worked diligently to enhance stakeho