On the 7th October from 11am to 2pm, the Grass Ceiling Horizon Europe (2022- 2025) project will organise its online inception European policy forum for women-led innovation in agriculture and rural areas.

The GRASS CEILING project aims to support the development of a context where women can drive socio-ecological transitions, that is, develop innovations in response to socio-ecological challenges and strengthen the resilience of rural areas.

The online Forum plays a key role in pushing for change and increase women-led socio- ecological innovations in farming, the rural economy and in rural communities. It is coordinated by AEIDL (European Association for innovation in Local development) and Copa – Cogeca.

If you are interested to join the launch event of the Policy Forum, please register by the 1st October.

Agenda Outline

• Introduce the GRASS CEILING project to key external actors;
• Present the project methodological basis for the development of the policy recommendations and tools;
• Raise awareness of the European Policy Forum for women-led innovation in agriculture and rural areas, its planned activities and possibilities to be engaged;
• Enhance the exchange, learn and interact with key stakeholders;
• Establish contact points with key stakeholders facilitating their engagement.