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Two Rural Innovation Initiative participants selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Venture <span class="dewidow">Challenge Grants</span>
Two Rural Innovation Initiative participants selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Venture Challenge Grants

Both communities participated in the second cohort of the Rural Innovation Initiative, a technical assistance program empowering rural communities as they execute on innovation hub strategies.

The power of capital in rural entrepreneurship
The power of capital in rural entrepreneurship

While rural communities don’t always have the pre-existing angel networks of a tech hub like Boston, with the right approach, community leaders can identify potential investors and turn their passion for place into a launching pad for local startups.