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How technology is shaping rural economic development — conversations, reports, and case studies
How technology is shaping rural economic development — conversations, reports, and case studies

How have rural communities experienced the process of digital economic development? What challenges did they face? What types of unexpected opportunities did they encounter? And what types of economic forces impacted their efforts? 

Rural learners reflect on free IT Support Specialist course provided by CORI and Generation USA
Rural learners reflect on free IT Support Specialist course provided by CORI and Generation USA

Derrick Esquibel and Jazzmin Little were part of the first rural cohort to participate in a 12-week intensive IT Support Specialist course offered free of charge through a partnership between the Center on Rural Innovation and Generation USA.

10 higher education institutions playing a key role in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship in <span class="dewidow">rural America</span>
10 higher education institutions playing a key role in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship in rural America

We’ve assembled a list of 10 rural colleges and universities across the country that are playing a key role in promoting technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship on their campus and in their communities.

Three Rural Innovation Initiative Participants Selected to Receive Highly Competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Venture Challenge Grants
Three Rural Innovation Initiative Participants Selected to Receive Highly Competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Venture Challenge Grants

Federal Grants and Matching Dollars Represent a Combined Total of Almost $4.2 Million in New Investment in Rural Innovation Hubs.