Notable News and Updates
76 Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Complete RAIN Catalysts Accelerator, Driving Innovation in the Pacific Northwest
Seventy-six dynamic entrepreneurs from Oregon and Washington celebrated the conclusion of the transformative 10-week RAIN Catalysts Tech Accelerator designed to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs. This program provided the critical support needed to reduce barriers to accessing capital and other essential resources, enabling diverse tech startups in the Pacific Northwest to scale and innovate effectively.
REAL Entrepreneurs Showcase - June 8th
For a sneak peak at the next generation of local businesses, mark your calendars for the REAL Entrepreneurs Showcase on June 8th in Lebanon.
RAIN Joins IEDC in U.S. EDA-funded Economic Recovery Corps Program
The Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) Catalysts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is thrilled to join a distinguished group of partners in the U.S. EDA-funded Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program, which is led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
RAIN Wins U.S. State Department Grant to Advance Gender Equity at University Incubation Centers in Pakistan
The Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with three Pakistani universities…
2022 RAIN MONEYmaker Financial Accelerator Graduation
Sixty-six entrepreneurs recognized for completing the 10-week financial accelerator program
RAIN Survey Shows Impacts of 2-Year COVID-19 Pandemic on Underrepresented Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Oregon
During the 2-year Coronavirus pandemic (Mar 2020 – Mar 2022) and related shutdowns, nearly every business was forced to adapt to an unprecedented world of social distancing…
Now, Anyone Can Invest in an Oregon Business for as Little as $100
Without equitable access to capital, many Oregon businesses never make it to market — or fail shortly after…
Molding a Chocolate Company in Small Town Oregon
The Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with three Pakistani universities…
RAIN Wins $748,833 Grant to Help Oregon Businesses Recover from Pandemic and Raise Capital
The grant will support resiliency programs for entrepreneurs in Oregon’s Lane, Linn, Benton, and Grant counties…