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When
Rural hackers is running on the whole year.
Where
Rural areas of Galicia in Spain are becoming severely depopulated. This fact jeopardises a way of living, endangers a whole tradition, and disconnects inhabitants from their roots. They envision new technology as a plot twister. They can bring steamy change to rural areas and help to build new astounding ecosystems.
Who
Rural Hackers is a local organization dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity at the intersection of technology, rural living, and art. Rural Hackers provide a platform for European interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering technologists, innovators, and artists, to challenge traditional thinking and create groundbreaking projects in rural areas that inspire positive change.
Financing
Every Residence has a duration of one-month getting accommodation in Anceu coliving.
The support of the program includes:
Network - Local and international Anceu communities will support the residents in their personal and professional development.
Financial support - Depending on the resident context, we’ll try to get financial support from our partners and network.
Challenges - Each resident will develop a project to contribute to revitalizing our rural area.
Objectives
Rural Hackers is an international organization dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity at the intersection of technology, rural living and art. They provide a platform for european interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering technologists, innovators and artists, to challenge traditional thinking and create groundbreaking projects that inspire positive change.
Rural Hackers is based on the power of inspiration. They aim to create a place where find people who become a reference for change.
Stakeholders of the project
- Eleven Yellow: Is a Singapur based Software company of creative and entrepreneurial spirits who are ready to break some rules and have fun while doing it. They bring this audacious spirit to support Rural Hackers and we love that.
- Siteground: Is a web hosting company founded in 2004 with headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. SiteGround has an special engage in social responsibility projects, supporting communities and organizations focused on sustainable development. They have being supporting us in our labour of empowering rural communities from the begining, at this means a lot to us (L).
- The European Commission: The European Union (EU) supports NGOs in various ways, including digital transformation, art, and rural empowerment, through funding programs and initiatives. These efforts aim to foster innovation, cultural development, and socio-economic growth across the EU member states.
- Anceu Coliving: Is the Natural Habitat of Rural Hackers. It is a rural coworking and coliving space in Galicia, Spain, offering a unique living and working experience for remote workers.
- ECHN: The European Creative Hubs Network is a peer-led european network supported by the EU with a mission to enhance the creative, economic and social impact of hubs.
Beneficiaries
Any person (over 18 years old) who believes in the revitalization of rural life and is willing to be part of an international community. Participants must propose a project when applying and the team will appoint an online meeting to discuss and understand if the idea fits with the program. The whole process of application is face to face and straight contact.
Description
Residencies fosters practical learning and innovation through one-month experience at Anceu coliving. Apply with a project or idea to eager to develop, transforming rural communities through collaborative solutions.
Projects are transformative experiences that fight for having impact in the real world. Always looking for vibrant individuals that boldly push the boundaries of creativity. Witness the exhilarating thrill of exploration, the revolution is yet to be made.
Results achieved
Residences:
Anis Cuco, artistic expression and technology have long shared an intricate symbiotic relationship, each shaping and advancing the other. This bond has, however, transcended into an unparalleled dimension with the emergence of artificial intelligence as an enabler and a potential game-changer in the realm of art.
Lavinia, preserving our past to enrich our future is not merely an act of conservation. It's an endeavor of love, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the heritage that makes us who we are. This has been a motto on Rural Hackers, as we always say Rural areas of Galicia are becoming severely depopulated.
Mery embarked on this venture equipped with an insatiable curiosity for the intricate workings of nature and a profound appreciation for the delicate balance that characterizes diverse ecosystems.
Every thriving community has an ignition source, a spark that energizes, inspires, and binds its members together. In Anceu, this spark is none other than Victor, one of our beloved residents at Rural Hackers.