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)
• Research commercialization & technology transfer
• Startup formation & entrepreneurship support
• Licensing & industry partnerships
• Upcoming URI Annual Technology Showcase
• URI, URI Innovations, and regional innovation resources
• “I have an idea — what should I do next?”
No preparation required — just bring your questions and curiosity.
Upcoming Office Hours:
- June 25th 1-2pm – Ocean Robotics Laboratory Rm 124- URI Bay Campus- Along with URI Innovations staff, Sarah Biester from ICorps will be attending to answer questions on the ICorps program and a special Bluetech focused cohort in October 2026. If you are working on bluetech and want to learn more about the support the ICorps program can provide in advancing your work, this would be a great session to attend.
- July 15th 12-2pm – Carlotti 201- URI Main Campus
- August 5th 10am-12pm- Ocean Robotics Laboratory Rm 124- URI Bay Campus
- September 9th 10am-12pm- Carlotti 201- URI Main Campus
Please check our Events Calendar for the most up to date locations and dates. Reach out to Allison Markova allison_nangle@uri.edu with questions