Are you a faculty member, graduate student, or postdoc working on innovative research and wondering how to translate your ideas into real-world impact?URI Innovations and the Brown University I-Corps Program invite you to a virtual info session on the National Science Foundation (NSF) New England I-Corps Hub Regional I-Corps Spark Program—an ideal pre-accelerator designed to […]

BlueTIDE is an annual, high-impact technology demonstration event hosted by Polaris Tech Bridge (formerly 401 Tech Bridge) in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. Held in Newport, Rhode Island, BlueTIDE is the premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge maritime and dual-use technologies through live, mission-driven demonstrations.Key Features of BlueTIDE:In-Water […]

Join us the last Wednesday of every month for Open Coffee—a casual, welcoming space where entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives come together over coffee and great conversation!Connect, Caffeinate, Collaborate!✅ No agenda—just organic networking and idea-sharing✅ Meet founders, investors, and business leaders✅ Gain insights, make connections, and spark new opportunities✅ Fresh coffee & a vibrant community!Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just […]

BlueTIDE is an annual, high-impact technology demonstration event hosted by Polaris Tech Bridge (formerly 401 Tech Bridge) in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. Held in Newport, Rhode Island, BlueTIDE is the premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge maritime and dual-use technologies through live, mission-driven demonstrations.Key Features of BlueTIDE:In-Water […]

Please visit our table at URI's Engineering Kick-Off Undergraduate Student Fair. We will have information about our programs to share! We hope to see you there!

Join the URI Innovations team for open office hours! Faculty, students, and researchers are invited to stop by to ask questions, discuss ideas, and explore potential pathways for research translation. Members of the URI Innovations team will be available for one-on-one conversations throughout the session. Examples of topics include: • Intellectual property (patents, copyrights, disclosures) […]

Come visit us at our table at FloURIsh Fest at the University of Rhode Island! FloURIsh Fest is located on the Quad and in and around the Memorial Student Union. […]

After spending the summer building, testing, and refining their ideas, the summer Ideation Studio 2026 cohort is ready to take the stage and pitch. Each participant will deliver a 5-minute […]

We’re calling on founders, innovators, organizations, and ecosystem builders across Rhode Island, this is your chance to be part of something BIG.Want to host an event during RI Startup Week? […]

Get ready for the 2nd annual URI Tech Showcase, an event where the URI community comes together to highlight the amazing research and innovation coming out of URI in front of […]

Join us the last Wednesday of every month for Open Coffee—a casual, welcoming space where entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives come together over coffee and great conversation!Connect, Caffeinate, Collaborate!✅ No agenda—just organic networking and idea-sharing✅ Meet founders, investors, and business leaders✅ Gain insights, make connections, and spark new opportunities✅ Fresh coffee & a vibrant community!Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just […]

Join top-tier investors, industry leaders, startup founders, and government officials at the Defense Investment Forum (DIF) 2026. Organized by the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and the Blue Venture Forum, […]