Emergent Campus is an award-winning business campus dedicated to fostering sustainable rural prosperity by providing office, co-working, and incubation spaces for innovation sector workers, remote tech professionals, and entrepreneurs. Established in 2019, it has successfully supported the growth of new tech-based jobs and numerous internships, demonstrating that tech-based employment can thrive in rural Colorado. The organization partners closely with K-12 and higher education institutions to offer authentic training and educational experiences, preparing students and adults for tech career trajectories. Emergent Campus aims to revitalize rural economies by attracting businesses with lower operational costs and creating tangible internship and job pathways for local talent, thereby diversifying economic bases and improving quality of life. They have expanded their model to Trinidad, Colorado, establishing a new hub in partnership with Trinidad State College and the Trinidad School District to further drive economic development and create opportunities in underserved regions.
