Abstract
<jats:p>RuralTech: AI-Driven Innovation for Transforming Rural Entrepreneurship is an essential work for researchers, educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs interested in sustainable development and digital transformation in rural territories. The book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on how artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, digital governance, and renewable energy are redefining rural entrepreneurship—not only from a technological standpoint, but also from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. This work stands out for its systemic approach and logical sequence, articulated through five interconnected chapters: from the foundations of innovation and digitalization in rural ecosystems, through the adoption of emerging technologies in agricultural production, the impact of artificial intelligence on financial inclusion and decision-making, the relevance of social innovation and sustainability in rural communities, and finally, the analysis of public policy and governance models for the future of rural entrepreneurship. The authors interpret the field from a multidisciplinary and comparative perspective, integrating experiences from Latin America, Europe, and Africa, with a deep focus on the Colombian case. The book highlights the importance of local technology appropriation, community participation, and co-creation of solutions adapted to territorial realities. Its logical sequence allows readers to understand that rural innovation is not a linear process, but a dynamic evolution that depends on the integration of actors, connectivity, resilience, and sustainability. The innovative character of the book lies in its proposal of isometric models that integrate hardware, software, and governance, validated in contexts of low connectivity and high environmental vulnerability. It also addresses topics such as algorithmic ethics, blockchain-based traceability, digital and energy inclusion, and the transition toward circular and sustainable economies. The relevance of the results is reflected in the empirical evidence presented: improvements in agricultural productivity, cost reduction, strengthening of community resilience, advances in financial and digital inclusion, and the consolidation of ethical and participatory governance frameworks. RuralTech not only diagnoses the asymmetries and challenges of the rural world, but also offers methodological and policy pathways for building inclusive and sustainable innovation ecosystems, positioning rural territories as laboratories for modernization and equity.</jats:p>