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Rural communities face widening economic gaps. This new report shows how investing in local tech talent, necessary infrastructure, and innovative startups can turn those gaps into transformative opportunities in the AI era.
Based on nearly a decade of working alongside rural incubators nationwide, this report highlights the data, stories, and strategies shaping a new era of rural innovation — one grounded in community, collaboration, and long-term impact.
Rural entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic development, providing pathways for wealth-building, job creation, and community resilience, especially in remote and lagging regions.
Online Program Managers (OPMs) can serve as valuable strategic partners for rural higher education institutions, helping them overcome significant barriers while also presenting challenges that require careful navigation.
Broadband access is increasingly recognized as essential infrastructure in today’s economy, with the ability to connect residents and businesses to economic opportunities nationwide, even in remote rural areas.
The Center on Rural Innovation has published its latest impact report, tracking the organization's journey to and accomplishments in 2023.
