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Funding tough to access for women, minorities
Throughout her more than 30 years as a Rhode Island-based entrepreneur and innovator, Annette Tonti has started multiple businesses and raised tens of millions...
URI students earn funds, recognition at 401 Tech Bridge pitch night
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Three University of Rhode Island student-led ventures won recognition at the 401 Tech Bridge Entrepreneur Pitch Night earlier this month, with...
Third R.I. Startup Week to feature 60 startups, 40-plus events
PROVIDENCE – Around 60 startups plan to take part in the state's third Startup Week, which will this year feature more than 40 events...
RIHub to hold second annual startup week in October
PROVIDENCE – RIHub’s Rhode Island Startup Week is back for a second year with more than 50 organizations and startups and two added partial days...
State of Innovation: R.I.’s ecosystem for entrepreneurs shows resilience
For the developers of Pointz, a navigation app geared toward safer routes for cyclists, Rhode Island offered a wealth of mentoring and networking opportunities,...
RIHub seeing increased demand from startups
PROVIDENCE – When RIHub recently decided to offer monthly office hours for entrepreneurs, the nonprofit was responding to a surge in interest from startups.
“We’re...
Startup community to host networking, pitch events over the next month
PROVIDENCE – Local entrepreneurs will have multiple opportunities to network, pitch and grow their business over the next month.
Pangea.app founder and RIHub Advisory Board...
Five Questions With Annette Tonti
Annette Tonti | Managing director, RIHub
1. What is RIHub? RIHub is Rhode Island’s first “Innovation Campus.” Founded in 2019. … RIHub is a...
RIHub launches Bridge to Israel program for Israeli tech startups
PROVIDENCE – Israeli tech startups looking to establish a United States presence will have a home in Providence, complete with a range of services...