SMILE Incubator first monthly meeting a success!

On the 27th of June, SMILE Incubator project partners held our first regular monthly meeting, marking an important milestone following the official project kickoff in May.

Key updates were shared, including the progress of initial plans, outlined within the specific objective markers, as well as outlining the next steps across the project's strategic objectives.

Specific partners will carry out mapping and desktop research to assess the current situation in the rural Danube area, while some will develop a comprehensive stakeholder database and establish a strong network. Plans for a dedicated workshop to co-develop capacity-building tools aimed at empowering rural youth were also discussed.

SMILE was also represented at a synergy and capitalization event in Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴, giving the project a great opportunity for bridging/co-operative events with other similar projects, which all of the partners can benefit from.

We concluded the meeting with great enthusiasm and high hopes for the success of the project, especially its goals in youth empowerment across the greater Danube area.