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SUMMARY:URI Innovations Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Curious about innovation\, entrepreneurship\, or translating your research into real-world impact? Join us for URI Innovations Office Hours.\nURI Innovations\, part of the URI Research Foundation (URIRF)\, works with faculty\, students\, and researchers across URI to support research translation\, intellectual property\, industry partnerships\, licensing\, and startup formation — and to connect you with broader innovation and entrepreneurship resources across the university.\nOffice Hours are informal\, drop-in sessions open to faculty\, graduate students\, postdocs\, and students from any discipline. Whether you’re just starting to explore an idea or already working on an invention\, collaboration\, or startup\, you’re welcome to stop by.\nTopics may include:\nIntellectual property (patents\, copyrights\, disclosures)\nResearch commercialization & technology transfer\nStartup formation & entrepreneurship support\nLicensing & industry partnerships\nUpcoming URI Annual Technology Showcase\nURI\, URI Innovations\, and regional innovation resources\n“I have an idea — what should I do next?”\nMembers of the URI Innovations team will be available to answer questions. No preparation required. Just bring your questions and curiosity.\nIf you can’t make office hours – please feel free to join us at a future session or reach out anytime to set up a one-on-one meeting. We look forward to connecting.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/uri-innovations-office-hours/
LOCATION:Carlotti Administration Building\, 75 Lower College Rd\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 201)
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SUMMARY:I-Corps Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:From Lab to Impact – join us for an info session on the New England Region Spark Program\, May 6th from 4-4:30 pm.  \n\n\nProgram Overview & Benefits: Learn what to expect from the I-Corps short course and how it supports your transition from lab to market. \n\n\nLive Q&A: Get your specific questions answered during a closing session with our team. \n\n\nRegister for the info session
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/i-corps-info-session-virtual/
LOCATION:RI
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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
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event / Demo Day
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SUMMARY:Summer Ideation Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:The Summer 2026 session will follow an accelerated format\, running May 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, and 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. This immersive experience is designed to help participants rapidly develop\, test\, and refine their ideas in a highly collaborative environment. \nParticipants will engage in customer discovery\, venture development\, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders — building the skills\, confidence\, and momentum needed to bring ideas to life.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/summer-ideation-studio-session/
LOCATION:The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 125)
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SUMMARY:NEMIC Spring Pitch Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 2026 NEMIC Spring Pitch Night\, featuring 5-minute pitches from our 2026 NEMIC Accelerator\, alongside showcase tables and networking over bites & bevs! NEMIC invites you to come experience the best Rhode Island has to offer in MedTech + HealthTech\, as participants present their innovations in softball pitch-style format. Plus\, explore additional tables from sponsors and service providers within our local innovation ecosystem. \nRegister Here:  https://lnkd.in/eCQHwbRZ
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/nemic-spring-pitch-event-2026/
LOCATION:CIC Providence\, 225 Dyer St\, Providence\, RI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Ideation Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:The Summer 2026 session will follow an accelerated format\, running May 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, and 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. This immersive experience is designed to help participants rapidly develop\, test\, and refine their ideas in a highly collaborative environment. \nParticipants will engage in customer discovery\, venture development\, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders — building the skills\, confidence\, and momentum needed to bring ideas to life.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/summer-ideation-studio-session-2/
LOCATION:The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 125)
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SUMMARY:Summer Ideation Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:The Summer 2026 session will follow an accelerated format\, running May 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, and 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. This immersive experience is designed to help participants rapidly develop\, test\, and refine their ideas in a highly collaborative environment. \nParticipants will engage in customer discovery\, venture development\, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders — building the skills\, confidence\, and momentum needed to bring ideas to life.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/summer-ideation-studio-session-3/
LOCATION:The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 125)
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:💡 $5 BILLION in non-dilutive funding—are you ready to tap into it? \nJoin RIHub for a deep-dive workshop on SBIR/STTR funding\, where you’ll learn how to access federal dollars to fuel your startup’s R&D—without giving up equity. \n📅 May 18\, 2026⏰ 1:00 – 4:00 PM📍 Innovate Newport🤝 Hosted by RI Commerce\, BBCetc\, Innovate Newport\, and STAC \nIf you’re building innovative technology and looking for funding to get from idea → market validation\, this session is for you. \n🚀 You’ll learn:• Eligibility requirements for SBIR/STTR• The key differences between the two programs• How to identify the right federal agency for your tech• How to align your technical objectives with agency priorities• Best practices for preparing a strong Phase I proposal \nThis is your chance to understand one of the largest sources of early-stage funding in the country. \n👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ec_cXsd6
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/sibr-sttr-train-the-trainer-event/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Ideation Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:The Summer 2026 session will follow an accelerated format\, running May 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, and 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. This immersive experience is designed to help participants rapidly develop\, test\, and refine their ideas in a highly collaborative environment. \nParticipants will engage in customer discovery\, venture development\, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders — building the skills\, confidence\, and momentum needed to bring ideas to life.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/summer-ideation-studio-session-4/
LOCATION:The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 125)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer Ideation Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:The Summer 2026 session will follow an accelerated format\, running May 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, and 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. This immersive experience is designed to help participants rapidly develop\, test\, and refine their ideas in a highly collaborative environment. \nParticipants will engage in customer discovery\, venture development\, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders — building the skills\, confidence\, and momentum needed to bring ideas to life.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/summer-ideation-studio-session-5/
LOCATION:The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 125)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000
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SUMMARY:RIHub's Sales for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Stop pitching. Start solving. Start selling. \n \nSales for Startups is here to change how you think about sales\, no pressure\, no gimmicks\, just real conversations that lead to real customers. \n \n📅 May 20\, 2026 \n⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM \n📍 Innovate Newport \n \nIf you’re an early-stage founder\, this fast-paced\, interactive workshop will help you turn uncertainty into confidence. \n \n🚀 In this session\, you’ll: \n• Define your ideal customer and their real pain points \n• Craft a clear\, compelling sales message \n• Learn how to lead meaningful customer conversations \n• Practice handling objections (without the awkwardness) \n• Build your own personal sales action plan \n \n💡 Walk away with a repeatable approach to sales you can use immediately and the confidence to actually use it. \n \nThis isn’t about selling harder…it’s about selling smarter. \nRegister Here: \nhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://rihub.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e1f160fbbb4dc5a95f1eaf580&id=2ea09ea28a&e=895a8d5a33__;!!Jh1S!lHoEnSNs7E7UQho9ATyX6QxEaKYoDgVUoouofhLapXcOiHYZbgn6s461oAJ5xw97MKGzPJRgQxp9PSmhfXI$
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/rihubs-sales-for-startups/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
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SUMMARY:Summer Ideation Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:The Summer 2026 session will follow an accelerated format\, running May 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, and 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. This immersive experience is designed to help participants rapidly develop\, test\, and refine their ideas in a highly collaborative environment. \nParticipants will engage in customer discovery\, venture development\, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders — building the skills\, confidence\, and momentum needed to bring ideas to life.
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/summer-ideation-studio-session-6/
LOCATION:The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering\, Kingston\, RI 02881\, USA (Room 125)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 2025–2026 Design Catalyst Showcase will take place on Wednesday\, May 27 from 5:30–8 PM at Innovate Newport\, bringing together Rhode Island’s creative community for an evening celebrating emerging design talent and entrepreneurship. \n \nThe annual showcase highlights the work of the 2025–2026 Design Catalyst Cohort\, featuring a diverse range of creative practices including interior design\, object design\, mosaics\, ceramics\, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet cohort members\, explore their work\, and hear the stories behind their growing creative businesses. \n \nThe event offers a vibrant opportunity to connect with fellow artists\, designers\, entrepreneurs\, and community members while experiencing the next generation of innovation and design emerging across Rhode Island. \nGet Tickets Here: \nhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://rihub.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e1f160fbbb4dc5a95f1eaf580&id=b14a31485f&e=895a8d5a33__;!!Jh1S!lHoEnSNs7E7UQho9ATyX6QxEaKYoDgVUoouofhLapXcOiHYZbgn6s461oAJ5xw97MKGzPJRgQxp9klVuCRI$
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/2025-2026-design-catalyst-showcase/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, United States
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