LIVERUR project resources on innovative rural business models
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Research and innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Bioeconomy & circular economy
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Prosperous rural areas
The LIVERUR project resources explore the use of Living Labs as an approach to developing innovative business models in rural areas, with particular attention to circular economy approaches. The EU-funded LIVERUR project ran from 2018 to 2021 and involved more than 20 European partners, as well as a partner in Tunisia.
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The project outputs are organised into three broad areas. The circular economy section includes practical and analytical outputs relating to circular approaches in rural territories. The innovative business model section contains reports and other materials examining existing business models, benchmarking approaches, challenges, business models identified in pilot regions, and the development and testing of new approaches. The Living Labs methodology section brings together outputs on rural Living Lab definitions, mapping and implementation challenges, as well as training, policy and knowledge-transfer materials.
Among the resources listed are reports on business models, pilot regions, impact assessment, training activities, policy and the development of the project's Regional Circular Living Lab approach.
Why it is useful for rural areas
The LIVERUR project resources address how innovation, cooperation and new business models can be explored in rural contexts. The project's approach starts from the premise that Living Labs are user-centred, open-innovation ecosystems in which research and innovation processes are developed through partnerships involving relevant stakeholders.
The collection is particularly relevant for stakeholders interested in rural entrepreneurship, circular economy and territorial innovation. Its outputs include material on identifying suitable business models for different pilot territories, analysing implementation challenges, assessing impacts and providing guidance for implementation.
Who is this resource for?
The resource collection may be useful to:
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rural and local authorities and policymakers;
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rural entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises;
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researchers and innovation practitioners;
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agricultural and rural development organisations;
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stakeholders working on circular economy and value chains.
About the organisation
LIVERUR (Living Lab research concept in Rural Areas) was an EU-funded Horizon 2020 research and innovation project coordinated by the Fundación Universitaria San Antonio (UCAM) in Spain. The project ran from May 2018 to October 2021 and brought together more than 20 European partners from rural and peripheral areas, alongside a partner in Tunisia. LIVERUR focused on Living Labs, innovative rural business models and circular economy approaches, and conducted research and pilot activities across selected territories.
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