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Co-founders Claire Bull (pictured) and Jo Palmer came up with the Invest Rural initiative after a road trip stop in Dubbo, where they were struck by the number of high potential businesses. [IMAGE: Invest Rural]
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Invest Rural pushes to break NSW’s metro investment focus

27/07/2026 by The Coonamble Times

Regional NSW entrepreneurs and start-ups are to have better opportunities to pitch to investors this year after the success of Invest Rural’s inaugural program paved the way for a second round of investment readiness events.

Supported through Investment NSW’s Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program, Invest Rural brings together regional businesses and investors from across Australia, helping founders access investors and funding that are often concentrated in major metropolitan areas.

Invest Rural co-founder Claire Bull said the program was designed to bridge the gap between investors and regional businesses…

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Co-founders Claire Bull (pictured) and Jo Palmer came up with the Invest Rural initiative after a road trip stop in Dubbo, where they were struck by the number of high potential businesses. [IMAGE: Invest Rural]

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