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I'm Nacho Mrkz — co-founder of Rural Hackers, member of the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN), and founder of CRAB, the first European network of rural creative hubs. I work at the intersection of technology, community, and European policy to prove that innovation doesn't require a city.
Non-profit running Hacker Days, Tech4Rural, Ruralia (AI training), Beautiful Bees, and international residency programs from rural Galicia.
Creative Rural Areas and Business — the first European network of rural creative hubs. Connecting rural innovation spaces across the EU.
AI literacy and training program designed specifically for rural communities and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship program for young rural women, fostering leadership and economic independence.
Rural activation project with rehabilitated public spaces and a residency model for community activators.
AI Creators Lab combined with artistic residencies using the Pegadas do Recordo methodology.
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