The digital era brings incredible opportunities for rural areas to thrive. The DigiCraft Plus project is launching a unique initiative designed to connect diverse sectors, foster long-term regional development, and revitalize rural economies through modern technologies. We warmly invite regional development agencies, craft associations, educational institutions, public bodies, and private enterprises to join our DigiCraft+ International Observatory.
Hosted on our digital infrastructure, this collaborative platform is designed for cross-sector networking, project evaluation, knowledge transfer, and dissemination. Our shared mission is to connect rural artisans, educators, and regional stakeholders across Europe to drive digital innovation while preserving precious cultural heritage.
Why Join the International Observatory?
By becoming a member of the DigiCraft Plus International Observatory, you will play a crucial role in supporting the digital transformation of rural craftsmanship and empowering local artisans. In recognition of your collaboration, your organization will receive several key benefits:
- Prominent Visibility: Your organization’s logo and website link will be displayed directly in our online Panel of Collaborators.
- Access to Key Resources: Gain full access to our online repository of good practices and educational resources.
- The DigiCraft+ Quality Label: Receive official permission to utilize the DigiCraft Plus quality label in your own educational and regional development activities.
- Official Member Badge: Download and display the official DigiCraft+ digital member badge on your organization’s website to showcase your commitment to European innovation.
Flexible Engagement Levels
We understand that different organizations have varying capacities and interests. To accommodate this, the International Observatory offers three flexible levels of participation:
- Level 1: Active Evaluation Directly contribute to assessing our hybrid training modules, digital craft models, and pilot manufacturing actions. Your feedback is highly valuable for evaluating social inclusion outcomes and refining the project’s educational results.
- Level 2: Knowledge Transfer & Adaptation Directly implement and adapt our open-source digital designs, e-commerce training itineraries, and pilot experiences within your own region or institution.
- Level 3: Dissemination Support Amplify the project’s mission by sharing DigiCraft Plus news, newsletters, and milestones through your own communication channels and networks.
How to Join
Our European network is already expanding. Becoming a member is simple and free. Visit our official page at https://digicraftplus.eu/observatory/ and fill out the brief membership form. Once submitted, our team will review your application and publish your organization’s logo and website link within 5 business days, unlocking your download of the official member badge.
Please note: All personal data is processed in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. Only your organization’s logo and website will be published; all other details remain strictly confidential for internal coordination.