30 April, 2026

BOCOD - Supporting SMEs in rural areas to strengthen business continuity and facilitate business transfers in Ireland, Finland & Iceland.

 

 

Rural Entrepreneurs in Ireland are invited to share their voice in our New Digitalisation & Business Continuity Study

The Hincks Centre are calling on rural business owners across Ireland to take part in an important new survey that will help shape the future of enterprise supports in rural regions.

As Project Lead on BOCOD (Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Businesses), an Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic initiative, the Hincks Centre is working with partners in Finland and Iceland to better understand how rural SMEs are navigating digital tools, business continuity, succession planning, and future growth opportunities.

 

 

This short survey aims to capture the real experiences, challenges, and needs of rural entrepreneurs. Insights gathered will directly inform the development of tailored training and supports designed to strengthen rural businesses and help them thrive in an increasingly digital economy.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and every response contributes to meaningful, evidence-based improvements in rural enterprise support.

Take part here: https://forms.office.com/e/Dtqdwi1MzJ

Participants are encouraged to share the survey within their network to help reach as many rural business owners as possible.

For queries, please contact Dr Brenda Lynch (brenda.lynch@mtu.ie).

 

Dune Iriarte Iriondo

Hincks Centre Global Intern 2025-2026

 

 

To learn more about BOCOD, click here to visit the project page on our website.

 

Disclaimer: This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.