May 2026
Rural Thrive Supporters are projects, networks, organisations and initiatives collaborating with the campaign through joint communication, dissemination, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
Supporters contribute to amplifying rural innovation and sustainability initiatives while increasing the visibility and outreach of their own activities, results and communities.
Supporters contribute to amplifying rural innovation and sustainability initiatives while increasing the visibility and outreach of their own activities, results and communities.
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What is a Rural Thrive Supporter?
Supporters can co-organise webinars, workshops, local events, campaigns, or stakeholder engagement activities aligned with the Rural Thrive campaign calendar.
This creates opportunities for collaboration between projects, communities, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and rural stakeholders.
Supporters will be featured across selected Rural Thrive communication channels, including:
This helps amplify project activities, results and opportunities to wider audiences across Europe and beyond.
The campaign will provide opportunities to showcase:
This supports broader uptake, reuse and long-term visibility of project results.
Through the RURALITIES ecosystem, Supporters will connect with:
European and international initiatives
The Rural Thrive Campaign aims to strengthen cooperation between projects and organisations working on rural sustainability, resilience, innovation and climate transition.
By joining as a Supporter, organisations contribute to a wider collaborative movement promoting stronger and more connected rural futures.
Horizon Europe projects
Interreg projects
Erasmus+ initiatives
LIFE projects
EU and international rural networks
NGOs and associations
Research and innovation initiatives
EU and international rural networks
Local and regional development organisations
Other initiatives aligned with the campaign themes
Projects and organisations can engage in various forms of participation, tailored to their interests, activities, and availability.
May 2026
Supporter Selection & Onboarding
June 2026, on a rolling basis until August 2026
September 2026
September 2026 – April 2027
Submit your expression of interest through the form below and the
RURALITIES communication team will contact you to explore possible collaboration opportunities.
The call is open until July 2026.
Discover the campaign activities, calendar, supporters and latest updates.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no 101060876. UK participants in Horizon Europe Project RURALITIES are supported by UKRI grant numbers: 10051963 The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership and 10050988 Earthwatch Europe.
