Seventeen partners from eight European countries, including the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, have joined forces in the groundbreaking RURBANIVE project, officially launched in Athens in February. Funded by the Horizon Europe programme, this ambitious project aims to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas using cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches. A key element of the project is the creation of a digital space, the Community Store, which will serve as a virtual hub for experimentation, innovation and co-creation. The project will set up seven urban-rural labs across Europe, one of which will be based in Prague-Suchdol. The Czech lab will focus mainly on improving logistics, shortening supply chains and raising awareness of local food production. As part of the project, CZU will create a platform for sharing experience between food producers, consumers, students, entrepreneurs and policymakers, which will include four online courses and a series of workshops. The RURBANIVE project thus represents a significant step towards a sustainable and inclusive future in which modern technologies help to overcome the traditional barriers between urban and rural spaces.
