BRF is building our region’s future, one initiative at a time

Stay updated on all of BRF’s news. Subscribe today to get BRF news direct to your inbox.

MISSION

Diversify and grow our region’s economy.

VISION

Operate as a catalyst to expand and develop research, entrepreneurship and high-growth businesses in our region.

VALUES

Innovation. Collaboration. Problem Solving. Bold Action.

Latest Videos

Expert economic forecaster Dr. Marci Rossell provided a global economic forecast at BRF's Annual Event in Northwest Louisiana. Topics covered: global economic outlook, federal reserve, federal interest rates, housing costs, remote work, Artificial Intelligence, unemployment rates, labor force trends, oil prices and inflation.

Learn more about BRF and its initiatives at our YouTube channel.

News

Enrollment open for the BRF, LSU Health Shreveport 2025-26 SMART program

Internship offers yearlong research experience for high school seniors     Enrollment for the 2025-2026 Bobbie Cates Hicks Science and...

State of Louisiana launches innovation brand, announces creation of $50 Million Growth Fund and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

EAP, with Startup Prize, will spearhead Louisiana Innovation in the Northwest Louisiana region Public-private collaboration: Equity and incubator partners will...

Armored truck with enhanced capabilities for Global Strike Security Forces unveiled

The Commercial Capabilities Integration & Transition (CCIT) Division of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) teamed up with Outerlink Global...