ELARD participated in round table at Startup Olé event in Salamanca

ELARD participated in round table at Startup Olé event in Salamanca

“THE EMERGING CHALLENGES OF RURAL INNOVATION”

Wit more than 230 participants, following speakers discussed the challenges and chances for innovation in rural areas:

– Alessandro Rainoldi, Head of Unit. European Commission – JRC
– Marion Eckardt, President of ELARD aisbl
– Fotini Dimiou, Executive Director at Lab.40
– Begoña Pérez, South Director at EIT Food
– Moderator: Toma Sutic, Member of the Cabinet of the Vice-President Suica at European Commission

Many interesting points were raised, like the lack of infrastructure and connectivity, but ofcourse also that CLLD is a possibility for innovation in all rural areas!

See more at their YouTube channel 🔴 : https://youtu.be/57PpjZDW6qE