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The Center on Rural Innovation inducts two new members into its Rural Innovation Network
Press Releases|Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship
CORI Innovation Fund leads investment round in ShyftAuto
Today, the CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) announced an investment in ShyftAuto, a provider of solutions for automotive service centers to enable and enhance mobile customer interaction and retention.
Press Releases|Tech-Based Economic Development
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.
Press Releases|Center On Rural Innovation
The Center on Rural Innovation announces renewed, expanded funding from Siegel Family Endowment
Press Releases|Direct Investment
CORI Innovation Fund makes Opportunity Zone investment in Agile Space Industries
Press Releases|Direct Investment
CORI Innovation Fund makes Opportunity Zone investment in Sho.AI Inc.
Press Releases|Direct Investment
CORI Innovation Fund makes Opportunity Zone investment in Voi, Inc.
Press Releases|Center On Rural Innovation
Center on Rural Innovation selected to join portfolio of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Press Releases|Direct Investment
CORI Innovation Fund selects Proximity as its first Opportunity Zone investment