Ecosystem Overview
LiveMission
"To foster networks, alliances, and partnerships that drive innovation and support the growth of traded-sector entrepreneurs that are innovating in Eastern Oregon."
Led by the REV Center at Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Grace Donovan, Executive Director.
Geographic Service Area (10 Counties)
From the Blue Mountains to the Nevada border — the largest geographic coverage of any Oregon regional innovation hub.
Free Services to Entrepreneurs
- Personalized coaching (launch & growth plans)
- Funding guidance — grants, loans, investment
- Initiative access (stage-specific programs)
- Data & market insights (research tools)
- Operational support & scaling prep
- Network connections — mentors & capital
- Affordable office / coworking space
Consortium Partners
| REV Center / EOU | Lead host; staff, space, university connections |
| Blue Mountain CC | SBDC, entrepreneur training, Umatilla/Morrow counties |
| Catalyst Public Policy | Policy & advocacy partner, John Day OR |
Priority Focus Industries
- Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS/Drones) — Pendleton UAS Test Range; 33,000 sq ft, 14,000+ sq mi airspace
- Green Hydrogen — eastern Oregon energy development potential
- AgTech / Value-Added Agriculture — livestock, grain, specialty crops
Upcoming Events
- Innovation Jam Round 2 — Apr 4, 2026, EOU campus. Top teams advance to InventOR 2026 ($30,000+ prizes)
- AUVSI Cascade Spring Symposium — Apr 22–23, 2026, Pendleton. Oregon UAS Accelerator Cohort 3 demo day
Register: revcenter.org/2026-innovation-jam
Grant Tracker
Live · 19 Opportunities| Program | Type | For-Profit? | Award Range | Deadline |
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Startup Pipeline
Coming Soon · VER-69Eastern Oregon Startup Pipeline
This section will display startups being tracked across the 10-county service area — including stage, sector, outreach status, and OFIH engagement.
Data source: VER-69 Startup ResearchInvestment Opportunities
Coming Soon · VER-70Angel, VC & Government Investment Programs
Angel networks, venture capital, SBIR/STTR pathways, and government investment programs relevant to eastern Oregon founders will be listed here.
Data source: VER-70 Investment ResearchEngagement Metrics
Coming Soon · VER-73Entrepreneurs Served
NEOEDD impact (Baker, Union, Wallowa counties) — 2024–25
Jobs Created
NEOEDD region — 2024–25 (38 additional jobs retained)
Capital Infused
EOU SBDC — 2023. $590K sales increase across 85 businesses served.
UAS Companies
Oregon UAS Accelerator Cohort 3 (2025–26), based at Pendleton UAS Test Range.
Capital Deployed
NEOEDD loans and technical assistance — 2024–25. 18 new businesses launched.
Direct OFIH Metrics
Entrepreneurs directly served by OFIH will be tracked here once CRM (VER-73) is operational.