Rural Connect Platform
A digital home for rural communities in Spain, Italy, Romania and Ireland, built to help citizens take part in their communities and in EU democracy.
Visit rural-connect.euThe project
Rural Connect is a European project that links rural towns in four countries. It aims to help citizens, especially women, young people and local entrepreneurs, play an active role in their local communities and in European democracy.
- Spain
- Italy
- Romania
- Ireland
The challenge
Rural areas often have limited access to EU programmes and low civic participation. Distance, missing information and few places to meet make it hard for good ideas to reach decision makers.
How it works
The project brings people together in three ways:
- Cooperation networks between rural towns
- Digital and leadership training
- Spaces to share ideas with policymakers
Our role
Tech 4 Great is the lead technical partner. We are building the Rural Connect digital platform, a mobile-first experience with a resource hub for learning materials and a community forum where citizens can share ideas and connect across borders.