Created by Mr Karl Grotenfelt in 2013, the Famigro Award aims to reward the best European rural entrepreneurship project of the year.
The Famigro Award rewards each year an innovative entrepreneurial project. Thanks to the initiative of Mr Grotenfelt, each year the Young Friends of the Countryside (YFCS) can support a start-up project that answers the current challenges of the rural sector.
Entrepreneurial projects contribute to the evolution of our rural countryside, while the respect of the environment and social responsibility is endorsed by each rural entrepreneur. The aim of the Famigro Award is to increase the chances of this kind of valuable projects to succeed and grow, letting them benefit from the support of the network of the Friends and Young Friends of the Countryside.
Benefits
- A diploma of recognition Exposure on our written & ‘online channels
- Invitation to our General Assembly in Poznan in June 2023
- A EUR 5,000 prize and diploma of recognition
- Advertisement on the communication of the YFCS, FCS and ELO channels
- An article in the CountrySide Magazine (more than 4,000 readers)
- The opportunity to present the project at the FCS & YFCS General Assembly
Eligibilities
● A European/UK citizen or permanent resident, or
● A group of Europeans represented by one person
● Between the age of 18 and 40
● Not have been awarded this prize previously
● Reapply if previously unsuccessful
● A for-profit business
● Registered and have its head office in the EU/UK
● Is already implemented
● Has a long-term scope and aims at future developments
● The business plan shows the development of one or more activities aiming at generating financial
funds ensuring the continuity of the private enterprise
● Aims at developing innovative solutions for the creation and conservation of local economic
development and fostering business opportunities
● Includes financial figures
● Is an example of good practice to other (rural) communities and is scalable and adaptable to different
rural contexts
Eligible Regions: European citizen
Application Process
- Applications must be sent to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
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