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Self-sufficient agriculture: hopes and dreams vs. reality

28 Nov 2024 • Mgr. Alexander Kovalenko, Ph.D. (FIT ČVUT)

In recent discussions about sustainability, self-sufficiency, and reducing carbon footprints, the idea of prioritizing local goods has become ubiquitous. Many argue that in the recent past, certain c

PoliRuralPlus at INSPIRUJME SE 2024: Exploring the fusion of Geographic Information and Artificial Intelligence

At INSPIRUJME SE 2024, PoliRuralPlus showed how AI and geographic data tools like Jackdaw are revolutionizing rural-urban linkages.

26 Nov 2024 • CCSS

Let's INSPIRE Europe!Last week, the breathtaking Štrbské Pleso in Slovakia hosted Inspirujme se 2024, a prominent conference on geoinformatics and environmental informatics organised by Slovak M

Smart Rural Communities in the Digital Era

Future of Rural Development in Slovakia

8 Nov 2024 • Marieta Okenkova, Slovak University of Agriculture

The Slovak pilot of the PoliruralPlus project was featured at the Rural Forum which was held on October 25-26, 2024 at the Žilina Self-Governing Region Office, under the theme "Smart Rural Commu

Mallusjoki Takkari Club fosters rural-urban interaction through people flow - Q.E.D

The results of the Mallusjoki pilot team surveys

31 Oct 2024 • Mallusjoki pilot team: Tuula Löytty, Katriina Kajala, Anni Kivinen, Heidi Heikkilä and Niina Martelin

A rural event industry phenomena - The Mallusjoki Takkari ClubTakkari Club is located in the idyllic Mallusjoki Community House, where you can experience the unique atmosphere in the company of well-

Synergy Days in Barcelona: Driving the Future of Digital Innovation in Agriculture

The Synergy Days is the most important conference connecting the digital innovators of the European agri-food sector.

15 Oct 2024 • Marieta Okenkova, Slovak University od Agriculture

On October 14-15, 2024, Synergy Days took place in Barcelona, marking the fourth in-person meeting of the SmartAgriHubs initiative. With 550 registered participants and co-organization and featuring

Going Beyond Text: Enhancing Large Language Models with Spatial Predictors

7 Oct 2024 • Mgr. Alexander Kovalenko, Ph.D., Bc. Matúš Botek

Large Language Models (LLMs) have disrupted many aspects of our everyday life. They assist in generating useful information and excel at producing large chunks of human-like information in the blink

PoliRuralPlus introduced in China: Showcasing GeoAI at the GEO symposium

PoliRuralPlus project presented at the GEO Symposium 2024 in Hangzhou, China, showcasing how advanced spatial data tools are reshaping rural-urban development and sustainability strategies worldwide

25 Sep 2024 • Markéta Kollerová

Karel Charvat, a technical manager of the PoliRuralPlus project, recently traveled to China to represent the initiative at the GEO Symposium and Open Data/Open Knowledge (ODOK) Workshop 2024. This ev

Innovation platform - Mallusjoki Summer Festival

A innovation platform for the Rural Event Industry

24 Jul 2024 • Mallusjoki Youth Association and Smart & Lean Hub Oy

This year, the Mallusjoki Summer Festival - Takinkääntöviikko - is being used as an innovation platform for the Rural Event Industry.The platform provides a test-bed for real-life experiments and a r

PoliRural Plus strategic meeting in Brussels on the use of advanced technologies to strengthen regional planning and development

Runar Bergheim (AV), Patrick Crehan (CKA), John J. O'Flaherty (MAC) Daniel Molina (SINNO) and Karel Charvat (CCSS)

19 Jun 2024 • Sarka Horakova: Czech Center for Science and Society

Last week in Brussels, the PoliRuralPlus project meeting convened key stakeholders to deliberate on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) into the Regional

Work on the future concept of a Czech-German innovation hub

28 May 2024 • Karin Haslböck

Innovation is a core element for economic success, promoting growth and development. However, in rural areas, there is often a lack of an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship. The pilot project a