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20 May 2026

AER meeting explores competitiveness and rural development in next EU budget

A recent Assembly of European Regions (AER) meeting looked at the role of competitiveness in rural development within the context of the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. The discussion centred on the proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), its interaction with regional development policies and the implications for rural territories.

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18 May 2026

Apply to take part in the Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator

The Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator has launched a call for forest bioeconomy projects to join its November event in Brussels and pitch to experts. Apply by 12 June 2026.

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Prosperous rural areas, Bioeconomy & circular economy

05 May 2026

New funding opportunity for biotech agri-food projects

The European Commission’s European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has launched a call for proposals for agri-food projects focused on fermentation technologies. Submit your application by 2 June 2026.

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Brochures | 27 Mar 2026

Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'

This first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on place-based innovation and its role in addressing economic, social and environmental challenges in rural areas. It highlights how solutions rooted in local realities, supported by collaboration and tailored approaches, can strengthen rural development.