Tag: DESIGNxRI
DESIGNxRI opens applications for Design Catalyst Program
PROVIDENCE – Designers across Rhode Island looking to be part of DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program can now apply for the design industry advocacy organization’s...
Five Questions With: Lisa Carnevale
Lisa Carnevale | Vice president of innovation initiatives, R.I. Commerce Corp.
1. What are your priorities for Rhode Island’s federally designated Ocean Tech Hub?...
DESIGNxRI awards 10 businesses $172K in seed funding
PROVIDENCE – Ten local small businesses received $172,000 in seed funding from DESIGNxRI as part of the organization’s 2024 Design Catalyst Program, the design...
DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program expands throughout state
PROVIDENCE – DESIGNxRI's Design Catalyst Program has funded the efforts of Providence-based entrepreneurs since its launch in 2016. Now in its eighth year, the...
R.I. Council for the Humanities awards $132K in grants for various...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities on Monday announced it has awarded 15 grants totaling $132,879 to organizations for various ongoing...
Diversify by expanding
Ellie Brown | DESIGNxRI executive director
I want to explore where we are headed as an organization and why. This is going to start with an invitation:...
Providence adds new startup training to design grant program
PROVIDENCE – The city and DESIGNxRI are expanding an existing grant program for design-based businesses, with new opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to start creative...
12 Providence art nonprofits share $500K in ARPA funds
PROVIDENCE – Twelve arts and /or culture-based nonprofit organizations will share $500,000 in grants from the city's federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, Mayor...
Organizations honored for growth, innovation at PBN’s Fastest Growing & Innovative...
PROVIDENCE – A financial institution, a construction management company, an addiction recovery organization and an insurance agency were recognized Thursday as the top earners...
DESIGNxRI builds an industry by design
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
NONPROFIT: DESIGNxRI
DESIGN AND INNOVATION go hand in hand at DESIGNxRI. The Providence-based nonprofit creates economic development opportunities for Rhode Island designers,...