CORI Innovation Fund

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) launched the CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) to enhance entrepreneurial equity in America through investing in growth businesses in rural areas. CIF seeks attractive, technology-enabled operating startups located in rural areas under-served by traditional venture capital institutions. We identify, fund, and support the best and most innovative rural tech entrepreneurs to enhance economic growth and tech job creation in small communities across the U.S.