• The National Rural Network selects the best ideas from the seventh edition of the "Rural Entrepreneurship Course"
• These finalists join those already selected in previous editions.

  The National Rural Network has completed the seventh edition of the Rural Entrepreneurship Course , which aims to strengthen the capabilities of anyone interested in starting a business or activity in rural areas.

The 45 students participating in each edition have had the opportunity to work with relevant professionals who have helped them develop their business plan and work on their personal brand.

Special mentions

In the final days of the 7th Rural Entrepreneurship Course, all the students' projects were presented and discussed. Following evaluation by the course instructors, the following participants were selected as the outstanding projects of the seventh edition:

1) Native sheep farm (Mohedas de la Jara, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha) – Jorge López: His project involves raising native lambs using an extensive livestock farming model, integrating traditional knowledge with the latest innovations in livestock management. This allows him to offer high-quality meat while having a positive impact on the environment.

2) Rural Apartment Management (San Martín de Asturias, Oscos) - Ena Victoria Mateos González: San Martín is a rural apartment located in the heart of the Oscos Eo and Tierras de Buron Biosphere Reserve (Asturias), an area known for its unspoiled nature. Ena Mateos, the manager, will guide guests throughout their stay, not only as a host but also by telling them about the traditions, ways of life, hidden corners, and ancient buildings that can be found in San Martín de Oscos.

3) Organization of events and experiences in the Catalan Pyrenees (Alpens, Barcelona ) - Alba Bregolat: project for the organization of personalized events in the Catalan Pyrenees to present the culture, traditions and gastronomy of this area in a close and authentic way through personalized tourist experiences.

4) Literary and Editing Consulting (Trevélez, Granada) – Elia Ríos Aparicio : “The Memory of My Town” is a project that will teach a two-day writing workshop in rural towns that book it. Stories will be selected that speak to the town's history, folklore, customs, and daily life. These stories will be included in an anthology published in the world's largest online bookstore, from where they can be downloaded. This way, towns that wish to participate will have their own literary anthology told by their inhabitants.

5) Ecotourism Project (Vale de Prazeres, Castelo Branco, Madrid) - Carla Iglesias Baselga: This project in the Sierra de la Garduña offers a plot of land divided into independent terraces where you can park a camper , caravan, car, or tent. Accommodation is also available in the form of glamping tents and caravans. The project also includes access to produce from the fruit trees and vegetable garden, a swimming pool and shared kitchen, and various activities aimed at improving overall well-being (yoga, etc.).

The next National CAP Network will continue to offer entrepreneurship courses in rural areas.