Rural Innovation Network
Building solutions through cross-country collaboration
The Rural Innovation Network is an invitation-only national community of practice dedicated to strengthening and uplifting the economic future of rural America. The Network offers members a place to collaborate with peers across the country and leverage curated solutions, such as tech talent development programming, entrepreneurship support, and data insights.
Join the Movement
The Rural Innovation Network unites rural leaders who are eager to shape the future of their communities. Through a dynamic partnership, CORI collaborates with Network communities to transform their vision into tangible outcomes by working together to develop actionable strategies, secure funding, and build robust tech economies.
To help meet their ambitious goals, Rural Innovation Network members receive a range of services, programming, tools, and guidance that unlock new opportunities, foster growth, and drive innovation within their communities.
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“The support and guidance we receive as part of the Rural Innovation Network has been instrumental in our work at UNM-Taos HIVE to economically diversify Taos and design new tech pathways for our community members. There is no better gift than to serve, guide, lead and empower the place we call home. Together we thrive.”
– Rose Reza, Executive Director of UNM-Taos HIVE; Taos, New Mexico
As a member of the Rural Innovation Network, you will benefit from:
The Network offers members the opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge, and connect through peer-learning events, conferences, and networking. Members can also connect through a private online platform that serves as a central hub to share tools, exchange resources, insights, and strategies to drive innovation in their community.
Members can work directly with CORI’s network of subject-matter experts from a range of fields including entrepreneurship, inclusive tech culture building, venture capital, and tech talent development.
In addition to monthly webinars and virtual events, CORI hosts the Rural Innovation Network Summit, an annual, in-person gathering that offers tailored learning experiences and valuable networking opportunities.
Network members gain access to CORI’s tech talent development programs, which bring training and skills development opportunities fromnational partners like Cisco and Grow with Google to their communities.
CORI offers members exclusive resources and events for Network-based startups including an annual pitch event, national mentor network, and priority consideration from the CORI Innovation Fund
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Join the Rural Innovation Network
If you would like to be part of our growing collective, please get in touch with our team about the options that could be available to your rural community! Rural Innovation Network membership is $2,500 annually, providing access to benefits and resources valued at over $25,000.
Rural Innovation Network members receive a range of services, programming, tools, and guidance that unlock new opportunities, foster growth, and drive innovation within their communities.
Connect with our Rural Innovation Network team today!
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