Our Project

In implementing this project, we aim to promote the application of entrepreneurial skills in rural areas, targeted as green destinations to foster several benefits, ranging from economic development, empowering local communities in rural areas, increase self-reliance through new skills and competences.  

Also, we aim to provide educators with new teaching opportunities, enhanced teaching resources, professional development opportunities, collaboration, and networking opportunities. The activities have been designed in a manner to reach as many relevant persons as possible from educators to promising entrepreneurs in rural areas. 
Activities throughout this 2-year project period range from more green sustainable initiatives like webinars, virtual LTTs and also include opportunities for person-to-person meetings allowing for exchange of knowledge, skills, competences and cultural experiences. 

Our overarching goal is to evaluate entrepreneurship approaches that can play a role in promoting sustainable greening in rural destinations and to create new, innovative or joint curricula or courses on sustainable entrepreneurship for rural areas.

It requires a thoughtful approach to ensure that these curricula and courses meet the needs and challenges of rural communities. The main objectives of our project are as follows: 

Objective 1. Examining existing approaches to entrepreneurship for green rural destinations. 

Objective 2.  Contribute to innovation in vocational education and training. 

Objective 3. Creation of a starter kit for rural entrepreneurship.

Objective 4. Development and dissemination of digital support tools.

Objective 5.  Implementation of new course modular packages for entrepreneurship learning.

Developing green destinations in rural areas can provide numerous benefits to both the environment and localcommunities. By promoting sustainable entrepreneurial practices, we can create a better future for ourselves and the planet. 

Green destination development in rural areas has the potential to bring numerous benefits such as; economic development,protection of natural resources, community engagement, educational opportunities and promote health, well-being andinclusiveness.