Discover the winners of the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Connected rural areas
- Resilient rural areas
- Prosperous rural areas
The 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards honoured six EU-funded projects on innovative research, green industry, energy networks, social inclusion, community participation and healthcare.
© European Union, 2026
The six winners were announced during a dedicated ceremony at the European Week of Regions and Cities.
Get inspired on a range of topics representing priorities for the EU’s regional policy:
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AI Holopresence (Slovakia): developing AI that reconstructs people in photorealistic 3D versions of themselves;
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eLiRec (Germany): recovering lithium and other valuable materials from spent batteries to reduce waste and strengthen circular value chains;
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Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System (Greece): strengthening the EU’s energy security by opening a new gateway for energy supplies;
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BROTHERS (Germany): challenging stereotypes, preventing violence and promoting gender equality through reflection and dialogue with young men;
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Together in Žďár (Czechia): transforming an ageing public library into a vibrant community hub with EU funding;
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Porto Comprehensive Cancer Centre (Portugal): advancing precision oncology and enabling public access to innovative diagnostics and clinical trials.