Make your neighborhood SMART
Register for the Innovation Sprint
Explore how you can use digital development, sustainable ideas and your local commitment to drive your community forward and become a
SMART Rural Area
INNOVATION SPRINT WORKSHOP PART ONE
Together we start from your place
The first time we meet, we gather and share knowledge and information.
We order a local economic analysis of your area from Statistics Sweden.
What are your needs and what would make it easier?
INNOVATION SPRINT WORKSHOP PART TWO
Your ideas take shape
After about two weeks we will meet again and that's when the real fun begins!
What do you dream about?
What are you really good at?
Which digital solutions could be right for you?
THE INNOVATION SPRINT WORKSHOP PART THREE
We invite an expert
For the third meeting, we invite an expert to provide knowledge and inspiration about the idea that can make the biggest difference for your area.
INNOVATION SPRINT WORKSHOP PART FOUR
SMART Rural Strategy
After about two months, we are ready to develop an action plan together. We provide tips on financing and support to take the next step – from idea to reality!
CURIOUS? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?
About the project
Project period
2025-2027
Project Manager
Alexandra Bjornham
alexandra@ideriket2030.se
Web and social media
About the project
The purpose of the project is to support rural areas in their development, where innovation processes
helps them create their own smart rural strategies.
About financing
Granted leader support
SEK 422,237
Total financing
SEK 422,237
The Leader support consists of funding from the EU, the state and the Umeå Region of Ideas 2030.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund
