The rural economies in the twelve pilot projects of the PoliRural project are characterized by their own challenges and dynamics. To illustrate the diversity and complexity of rural economies in the twelve PoliRural pilot projects, case studies of new entrants and new activities in these PoliRural pilot projects have been collected. These case studies are also available on the Best Practice Atlas and are interesting examples from practice that are fully or partially transferable to other regions or serve as inspiration for partners in the value chain.