Start Up, extra agriculture activities
About this good practice
The intervention reaches its objectives by offering targeted support to entrepreneurs and communities in rural areas who are interested in launching small, innovative micro-enterprises. The practice focuses on the early stages of business development, facilitating the transition from idea to implementation through a structured support system. The intervention is activated with a grant under the Rural Development Plan of Molise Region - Sub-measure 6.2. The intervention contributes to several thematic objectives, primarily focusing on economic growth, diversification, and rural development. The intervention helps diversify the rural economy, moving beyond traditional agriculture by encouraging the creation of innovative micro-enterprises. This diversification fosters a more resilient local economy, reducing dependence on farming and creating sustainable jobs in rural areas. By supporting the creation of innovative small businesses in rural areas, the practice directly contributes to improving the competitiveness of these regions. New businesses can attract investment, boost local markets and improve the overall economic environment by integrating new sectors such as agrotourism, food production and renewable energy. The intervention promotes local entrepreneurship, creating new jobs and improving the living conditions of rural populations by facilitating land use and reducing abandoned areas.
Resources needed
The total funding allocated amounts to 1,000,000 euros, sourced from the 2014-2022 Rural Development Plan of Molise Region. The aid is provided as a lump sum, with a maximum of 30,000 euros for enterprises located in other D zones and 20,000 euros for those in mountainous areas.
Evidence of success
Total allocation: 1 mil. Euro Last edition (2019)
ā®Number of young entrepreneurs supported in rural areas: 36
ā®Contracted value: 838.673,57 euro
Potential for learning or transfer
The transferability of start-up measures for agriculture is crucial for promoting the creation of innovative micro-enterprises and diversifying rural economies. By ensuring methodological rigour, providing comprehensive context descriptions and considering practical applications, these measures can be effectively adapted and applied in different regions. This not only supports the economic growth and sustainability of rural areas, but also strengthens the resilience and innovation capacity of rural communities through various non-agricultural activities. At the regional level, this activity has resulted in increased production and a benefit for previously abandoned rural areas.
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