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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/
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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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