About us

Founded in 2009 in Perugia, Libero Pensatore APS (www.liberopensatore.it) focuses on transforming rural areas into places of innovation and care. It carries out 3 related lines of activity:

1. Cultural Archaeology: anthropological-sociological investigation of local culture, with restitution to the community with public events, books, documentaries, presentations and festivals (since 2011 it has been a non-profit publishing house (https://www.edizioniliberopensatore.it/);

2. Sustainability projects using agriculture in particular as a learning method;

3. Training for adults and children in issues related to the valorization of rural areas, sustainability, soft skills, communication, mental health, and agriculture.

Raised in an intentional community, I bring values of creativity, sustainability, participation, and mutual aid. Through the Utopiaggia experience, I explore scalable models: shared space management and participatory decision-making to regenerate communities.

Architect & Libero Pensatore Association An architect specializing in territorial and social redevelopment and regeneration through the Libero Pensatore Association. She designs spaces and processes to reinhabit places, focusing on community and grassroots innovation. She combines technical vision and activism to revitalize local areas.

Mentoring

Project Management & Frameworks

Structuring your project: tools for management, understanding regulatory contexts, and navigating European frameworks for rural development.

DINAMO10 is a creative hub located in Viana do Castelo – Portugal focused in exploring new models of innovation through the interaction of creative industries and other business sectors (private or public). Since its inception in 2010, D10 mission has been to provide a platform for creativity and innovation, bringing together people from different backgrounds and disciplines to collaborate, learn, and create together.

Joana Carvalho is an architect and founder of DINAMO10 Creative Hub. She started this community with the belief that collaboration and cooperation are the fundamentals for creative work and business success.

After 4 years abroad, she returned to her hometown to establish her studio and to kickstart one of the first cowork spaces in Portugal in 2010, aiming to scale on impact rather than in size. 

Recently, she has combined her architectural expertise with creative-community management to deliver 360º consultancy for collaborative spaces.

Mentoring

Space & Business Design

From idea to space: designing, laying out, and renovating your project while exploring sustainable business models and revenue streams.

Former Community Manager of the European Creative Hubs Network, Rita Cortes has extensive experience with creative and cultural projects and a close connection to Rural Hubs across Europe. Trained as a designer, she has previously developed many projects in the intersection of crafts, social and environmental sustainability, and innovation.

Mentoring

Networks, Partnerships & Identity

Building ecosystems: creating strong partnerships, engaging communities, and developing your project’s branding and European connections.

Youth worker and mobility expert. Since 2016, he has coordinated EVS/ESC projects at Kora, managing hosting, sending, and mentoring. Skilled in non-formal education, he supports inclusion and spreads awareness on environmental topics through practical follow-up and intercultural projects.

Expert in EU youth projects with 10+ years of experience. Specialist in non-formal learning, project management, and inclusion. PDC certified, he focuses on food systems, sustainability, and empowering disadvantaged youth through quality-driven leadership.

Making Rural Sexy for Remote Work: After exploring 60+ countries as a digital nomad, Juan co-founded Rooral to turn forgotten villages into the grounding destinations for remote work. He's redefining success, building a bridge from the past to the future, from urban to rural. Because sometimes, the best place to live & work is where you least expect it.

Mentoring

Community Building & Hybrid Connections

Bridging worlds: co-creating with local communities while connecting to global networks and new rural lifestyles (including digital nomads).

Environmentalist working in regenerative solutions for rural areas. She has been involved in climate policies and sustainability from National Governments, United Nations and civil society. Foodie who is always learning from nature and elderly people.

Mentoring

Regeneration & Sustainability

Thinking beyond activation: integrating environmental sustainability and understanding how to truly regenerate rural spaces.

Pedro García is president of the Asociación Desarrollo Tecnológico Rural. He promotes the development of technology and remote work in rural areas, creating projects that connect innovation with local communities and help transform villages into places where people can live, work and build the future.

Mentoring

Funding, Innovation & Communication

From idea to growth: accessing funding opportunities, applying innovation frameworks, and developing communication strategies using digital tools.