"Drawing from empirical analyses, case studies, and a synthesis of best practices, this book explores how innovation … manifests itself in rural places and how it contributes to entrepreneurial development and resilience. Innovation in rural … number of innovation-related characteristics relate to economic vibrancy in rural places, such as a strong connection to the …

context of the national record-breaking activities in high tech innovation, there lies distinct and growing geographical … disparities. This report dives into strategies for better understanding innovation that occurs in rural places, and places outside … regional development initiatives aimed at closing the gaps in innovation between rural and urban areas. The report includes a …