The main objective of the "EU Digital AGRO-WomENtrepreneurs" project was to empower rural women by enhancing their skills in digital entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and leadership. We aimed to foster entrepreneurial mindsets among women living in rural areas, encouraging them to actively participate in the digital economy and green transition. Specifically, the project sought to provide innovative training programs that would develop digital competences, agro-ecological literacy, and entrepreneurial capacities among rural women and adult educators. Through transnational cooperation, we aimed to exchange good practices, strengthen the professional profiles of adult trainers, and create practical resources such as a handbook to support women's entrepreneurial journeys. By the end of the project, we intended to improve the employability, social inclusion, and economic participation of rural women, while promoting broader EU priorities linked to gender equality, environmental sustainability, and digital innovation.
The "EU Digital AGRO-WomENtrepreneurs" project was developed to address the challenges faced by women living in rural areas, who often experience digital exclusion, limited access to education, and barriers to entrepreneurship. Although women represent a significant part of the rural workforce, they are underrepresented among farm managers and business owners. Many rural women work informally, without recognition or sufficient support. Our project aimed to reduce these inequalities by empowering women through the development of entrepreneurial and digital skills, with a special focus on sustainable agriculture and green entrepreneurship. We intended to create opportunities for women to build digital competences, promote their active participation in the economy, and encourage sustainable business initiatives. By improving access to innovative learning methods and supporting women’s leadership, the project contributed directly to the European strategies for inclusion, gender equality, the green transition, and digital transformation.