Oregon RAIN

Oregon RAIN is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that builds entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation economies in rural communities by helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into companies that generate jobs, wealth, and opportunities in Oregon. Run by experienced entrepreneurs and angel investors, Oregon RAIN connects overlooked entrepreneurs to people (mentors & talent), programs (workshops & accelerators), physical assets (space & equipment), and capital (loans, grants, & equity). Oregon RAIN applies an investigative-not prescriptive-approach, developing community-informed strategies and programming . As part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Oregon RAIN partners with cities, counties, the state, the federal government, foundations, and private funders.