It’s a Wrap! RISE-UP Ideation Studio Summer 2026
The Summer 2026 session of the URI Innovations RISE-UP Ideation Studio concluded with another successful cohort of aspiring entrepreneurs transforming innovative ideas into viable ventures. In an intensive two-week startup pre-accelerator experience, participants explored customer discovery, business modeling, value proposition development, and venture sustainability while learning from accomplished entrepreneurs and industry experts. As teams continue refining their concepts over the summer, the program will culminate in Pitch Night this September, where participants will compete for implementation grants to advance their ventures to the next stage.
Join URI Innovations for Open Office Hours This Summer
The URI Innovations team will be available on both URI Main Campus and the URI Bay Campus to meet with faculty, staff, and students this summer.
URI Innovators Pitch Startup Ideas at Spring Ideation Studio Showcase
Seventeen URI students, faculty, and alumni pitched startup concepts focused on real-world impact during URI Innovations’ Spring 2026 RISE-UP Ideation Studio Pitch Night. Winning ventures ranged from stadium delivery systems to contractor software and pharmaceutical intelligence tools.
URI Research Foundation Launches URI Innovations as New Public-Facing Hub for Research Translation and Partnerships
URI Innovations positions the University of Rhode Island to expand industry collaboration and accelerate the path from discovery to impact.