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
Live · 20 Companies · 10 Counties| Company | City | County | Sector | Stage | Outreach Priority |
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Investment Opportunities
Live · 40 Programs| Program | Type | Funding Range | Rolling? |
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Engagement Metrics
Live · Q1 2026Entrepreneurs 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.
OFIH Direct Clients (Q1 2026)
$125K secured · $90K in pipeline · 9 jobs · $22.7K MRR. Services: coaching, funding guidance, introductions, coworking space.
Grant Application Draft Generator
Internal ToolAuto-draft grant narratives from OFIH data
Select a grant from the database, fill in project details, and generate Project Narrative, Capacity Statement, Budget Justification, and Outcomes sections. 5 grants pre-loaded. All client-side.
Open Grant Draft Generator →Startup Discovery Monitor
Track new business registrations across eastern Oregon
Monitor Oregon SoS filings, local news, university programs, and chamber announcements across all 10 counties. Flag OFIH target startups and add them to the pipeline.
Open Startup Discovery Monitor →Impact Metrics Tracker
Live · Grant ReportingGrant KPI Dashboard — Dedicated Tool
Track entrepreneurs served, jobs created, capital deployed, and all Business Oregon grant reporting metrics. Editable per quarter, with trend charts and one-click report export.
Meeting Follow-up Automator
Internal ToolTranscript Processor — Dedicated Tool
Paste or upload a Zoom/VTT meeting transcript to extract action items, follow-up touchpoints, generate a follow-up email draft, and get CRM update suggestions — all client-side.