Ioannina becomes the starting point for a cycle of meetings, actions, and creative collaborations that place the collective reconstruction of the countryside at the center.
The Interregional Cooperation Project “Developing Cooperativism” launches with a series of inspiring events, thematic workshops, and participatory initiatives hat invite institutions, citizens, social enterprises, and creative groups to co-shape a new paradigm of development — cooperative, fair, innovative, and deeply local.
The Project is implemented within the framework of local actions:
- Application of methods and tools for developing cooperativism
- Collection and documentation of good practices
- Organization of local events and dissemination activities
under the Local Program “Rural Development of Greece 2014–2020” (RDP),Measure 19, Sub-measure 19.3 – Interregional Cooperation.
The Epirus S.A. – Development Agency of Local Authorities and Social Cooperative Enterprise “The High Mountains”as the implementing body of the actions, organize a cycle of participatory meetings and live workshopsaiming to strengthen cooperation, support social and productive initiatives, and regenerate the countryside as a space of innovation and community.
Opening Event – Open to the Public
Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 17:30 – 19:30
Location: JOIST Innovation Park, Ioannina
The opening event is open to the public and marks the official launch of the Project. It will present the main pillars, tools, and objectives of “Developing Cooperativism,” alongside contributions from partner representatives, institutional stakeholders, and social initiatives actively fostering cooperation in Epirus.
Event Overview
- April 11: 1st Regional Living Lab
- April 16: 2nd Regional Living Lab
- May 5 - 7: Demo Days in Agri-food, Culture, and Technology
- May 31: Hackathon & Closing Event
The project “Developing Cooperativism” aspires to become a driving force for the revitalization of rural areas, creating vibrant networks, new perspectives, and a different way to produce, collaborate, and live.
To register for the Demo Days or the Hackathon, visit our page here
For more information: info@thehighmountains.org
EPIRUS S.A. – The High Mountains Social Cooperative (Implementing Body)