URI’s $2B Economic Impact Highlights Power of Research and Partnerships
URI President Marc Parlange joined Ocean State Media morning host Luis Hernandez to discuss how URI drives economic growth in Rhode Island.
Funding & Showcase Opportunity: MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing Research Competition
Students and postdocs are invited to apply for the MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing Research Showcase, offering translational funding and industry engagement for early-stage innovation.
URI Innovations at NEMIC & Innovate Newport Industry Spotlight: HealthTech
Pete Rumsey will join a panel at the NEMIC and Innovate Newport Industry Spotlight: HealthTech, highlighting Rhode Island’s innovation ecosystem and opportunities for collaboration.
Cleantech Open 2026 Accelerator Now Accepting Applications (Free for RI Teams)
Applications are open for the 2026 Cleantech Open Northeast Accelerator, with program fees covered for Rhode Island–based teams through the Slater Technology Fund.
URI Students Shine at BUNEEC Entrepreneurship Conference
Students connected to the RISE-UP Ideation Studio, supported by URI Research Foundation (URIRF) and URI Innovations, were among the entrepreneurs pitching ideas and refining ventures at Bryant University’s 14th annual BUNEEC conference — with two URI students taking home top prizes.