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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Info Session & URI Innovations Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:URI Innovations will be hosting an NSF I-Corps Information Session and Innovation Office Hours on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 from 12:00–2:00 PM in Washburn 220. \nWe are pleased to welcome Sarah Biester\, NSF I-Corps Project Director\, who will provide a short overview of the NSF I-Corps program and how it helps scientists and engineers explore the potential applications of their research through a structured customer discovery process. \nNSF I-Corps prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and evaluate the real-world potential of their discoveries\, helping increase the economic and societal impact of NSF-funded and other research projects. \nFollowing Sarah’s presentation\, the URI Innovations team will host open office hours\, where faculty\, students\, and researchers can ask questions\, discuss ideas\, or explore potential pathways for research translation. Sarah and the URI Innovations team will be available to speak one-on-one with attendees during this time. \nSome examples of Office Hours Topics Include: \n• Intellectual property (patents\, copyrights\, disclosures)\n• Research commercialization & technology transfer\n• Startup formation & entrepreneurship support\n• Licensing & industry partnerships\n• Upcoming URI Annual Technology Showcase\n• URI\, URI Innovations\, and regional innovation resources\n• “I have an idea — what should I do next?” \nNo preparation required – just bring your questions and curiosity. \nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: 12:00–2:00 PM\nLocation: Washburn 220 \nPlease reach out to Allison Markova with questions: allison_nangle@uri.edu \nAdvance registration is not required but helpful- please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwL6nT-rdB0EKp2ijI-L_hsoeyBIZgM7-Fa6UTWpkUlDudnQ/viewform?usp=header
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/nsf-i-corps-info-session-uri-innovations-office-hours/
LOCATION:Washburn Hall\, 80 Upper College Rd\, Kingston\, RI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island Regenerative Medicine Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Life Science Hub\, in partnership with Organogenesis\, invites you to join us for the Rhode Island Regenerative Medicine Forum on April 14\, 2026 at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.\nThis forum will convene leaders across industry\, academia\, healthcare\, and government to spotlight cutting-edge regenerative medicine innovation emerging from Rhode Island\, and explore the opportunities ahead.\nWe hope you can join us. \nThe event will take place at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and will bring together leaders from across industry\, academia\, healthcare\, and government to showcase the latest research\, innovation\, and clinical applications of regenerative medicine technologies emerging from Rhode Island. The program will highlight cutting-edge advancements\, foster collaboration\, and underscore Rhode Island’s growing leadership in this rapidly evolving field. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage with pioneering companies\, researchers\, and clinicians\, while gaining insight into the future of regenerative medicine and its impact on patient care. \nWe look forward to welcoming you on April 14. \nTo reserve your spot\, please register through this link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhode-island-regenerative-medicine-forum-tickets-1985341830860?aff=oddtdtcreator__;!!Jh1S!mFZmdhgqMtiXg1pfyw5hIBfcO2vKiByzVn5SCn8PaZ3h_KIRrY3eCXmXg93tAPW7tn7_G91JkT1NwoOZWXsZAl-QIfd8$
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/rhode-island-regenerative-medicine-forum/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University\, 222 Richmond St\, Providence\, RI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ideation Studio Pitch Night
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URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/ideation-studio-pitch-night/
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SUMMARY:RI-Pitch: Pitch Your Startup. Make Your Mark.
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island’s premier annual pitch event brings together the region’s most promising entrepreneurs for a fast-paced\, high-energy showcase of bold ideas. \nWatch as 12 selected startups take the stage — 3 minutes to pitch\, 2 minutes of Q&A\, and one big opportunity to stand out. \nJoin us at URI to pitch your startup\, receive feedback from expert judges\, and connect with founders\, investors\, and innovation leaders. \nWhere Innovation Meets Opportunity.\nYour gateway to Rhode Island’s thriving startup ecosystem. \nLocation: URI Pharmacy Building (PHMC) 41 Lower College Road\, Kingston\, RI. It is the Ernest Mario ’63\, ’66 3D Visualization Auditorium \nRegister to attend or pitch: https://rihub.org/ri-pitch/
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/ri-pitch-pitch-your-startup-make-your-mark/
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SUMMARY:MIT Initiative for Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on research that could redefine the future of manufacturing? \nThe MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) and the NSF I-Corps New England Hub are inviting New England-based students and postdocs to showcase their work at a premier Research Showcase & Prize Competition on May 7\, 2026\, held at MIT. \nThis event is not a traditional academic poster session or an investor pitch. It is a high-impact platform designed to help you transition early-stage research into a future commercial vision. \nWhy you should participate: \nSignificant Funding: Compete for a share of $50K in total prizes\, with individual awards of up to $20K. This is 100% non-dilutive translational funding to help kickstart your technology. \nIndustry & Ecosystem Exposure: Get your work in front of people\, industry and organizations that can help support you with your first steps in translating early-stage research from your lab to impact. \nBroad Eligibility: We are looking for innovation in anything related to manufacturing.  From advanced materials\, novel processes\, AI/ML for design\, space-based production\, and more. If your work impacts how things are designed or made\, you are likely eligible. \nEvent Details: \nDate: May 7\, 2026 (during INM’s inaugural Manufacturing Week) \nLocation: MIT Campus \nFormat: Poster session\, invited talks\, awards ceremony\, and networking. \nTravel support may be available for teams outside Boston/Cambridge area \nFlyer attached. \nVisit the Website for info: https://inm.mit.edu/showcase/ \nAPPLY – LINK TO APPLICATION
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/mit-initiative-for-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Stata Center Swale\, 6 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
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